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NZ Herald
4 days ago
- NZ Herald
Supreme Court declines family's bid for man's release after 20 years in secure care
Efforts to free the man from compulsory care have been heard in multiple courts, including the Supreme Court. Photo / 123RF The man was living with his mother when in June 2004 he carried an axe on to a neighbour's property. He said he was 'James Bond' and used the axe to break windows in the neighbour's garage and van. A judge found at a later disposition hearing that the man had an intellectual disability. His risk to his health and safety of others was such that a secure care order for a term of two years was considered necessary. The compulsory care order has been extended multiple times since 2006, most recently for a period of three years from April 2023, on the grounds of the risk posed to the community if he was released. The judge noted the likelihood he would return to his mother's home, which evidence showed did not meet the required standards either in terms of security or staffing. The man was transferred early on from a care facility to a secure hospital-level service, following reports of his absconding, hiding weapons and property damage. In 2017, the Family Court extended the order by 18 months and varied it to a 'secure' order, under which he was transferred to a psychiatric hospital. Appeals lodged on his behalf challenged the validity of the compulsory care order's renewal on multiple occasions. The man, supported by his mother who acted as his welfare guardian, wanted his detention to end so he could live with her. Appeals to the High Court and Court of Appeal failed after it was found the man posed a 'high or very high risk' of committing acts of violence if released from care. His main argument in relation to the initial offending was that the period of detention must be proportionate to the original crime. The Supreme Court acknowledged it was apparent that detention itself had impacted adversely on the man. A doctor's view was that he appeared to have become 'increasingly less treatable over the years', as his behaviour created 'major impediments to fostering any level of therapeutic engagement'. 'Against this background, it can be seen, albeit with the benefit of hindsight, that there were opportunities to allow (him) to be cared for in a less restrictive environment at a much earlier point in time. 'Indeed, it can also be said that the failure to release (him) earlier goes some way to explaining why (his) case presents as an intractable problem for both courts and caregivers,' Justices Joe Williams, Forrest Miller, Dame Helen Winkelmann, Dame Ellen France said in a decision made public today. In the High Court, the judge addressed several matters, including the man's appeal of the Family Court's decision in 2017 to extend the decision; an application for judicial review addressing his 'arbitrary detention', the 'discriminatory nature' of the Act and other breaches of the Bill of Rights. The Court of Appeal heard a joint appeal against the High Court judgment, and an appeal against a subsequent decision of the Family Court in 2020 to extend the compulsory care order. The appeal court dismissed both appeals in December 2023. The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal, and asked that three matters be addressed, including the correctness of the approach to the decision to extend a compulsory care order. It also asked whether there have been breaches of the man's rights, and the consequences of any breaches if found. The appeal to the Supreme Court has partly succeeded, but the man will remain in care. The Justices said it was a tragic case, but releasing the man into the community could only lead to further tragedy. The higher court found by a majority that the Court of Appeal was incorrect in its approach to a section of the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act. 'Given the conflict of rights in this case, the law's primary impulse must be to ensure that (he) continues to receive care in an environment in which he and others will be kept safe,' the Supreme Court said. Final determination of the man's circumstances will require updating evidence to be considered by the Family Court. Tracy Neal is a Nelson-based Open Justice reporter at NZME. She was previously RNZ's regional reporter in Nelson-Marlborough and has covered general news, including court and local government for the Nelson Mail.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trade schools allow some high school graduates to make big money instead of racking up college debt
Some high school students are skipping college and learning trades, then graduating with $70,000-a-year job offers. Marcos Tigreros is still weeks away from graduating high school, but the 18-year-old already has a plan for the future. 'I just got a job at a company called FullTech International and they make nuclear containers,' Tigreros said. He's one of 24 students in the welding program at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia that are graduating with job offers. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'In these type of blue collar jobs. All these jobs can generate six figures at a very young age with no college debt,' Welding Director/Instructor Joe Williams said. 'I wasn't the best studier, so it was hard for me to get good grades, and I didn't know how the college route was going to go for me. But when I saw the welding program, I saw an opportunity to be successful like other college students without needing that degree,' Tigreros said. With one in four adults in the US owing student debt from college, trade programs offer an alternative by giving teens hands-on training outside of traditional classrooms. 'You don't hear kids waking up saying, 'I want to be a longshoreman, I wanna be an electrician, I'm gonna be a welder.' There's definitely a shortage in people going into the trades. So that makes the demand and the pay skyrocket for us,' Williams said. TRENDING STORIES: Missing pregnant woman found safe after walking away from Atlanta hospital Man accused of gunning down Georgia Tech student in targeted shooting has turned himself in Trooper injured after fleeing driver crashes into his patrol car and runs away Anthony Calabrese, 18, attended the Heavy Metal Summer Experience in Chicago last year. The free summer program introduces kids around the country to sheet metal, piping, and plumbing trades. 'I actually had no idea about any of the trades before I got into the program. To get hands-on experience in these fields was awesome,' Calabrese said. Calabrese, now an employee of Sheet Metal Werks and working towards a union apprenticeship, could be earning $60 an hour in just four years. 'It feels nice to know that I'm wanted and that there's a role for me to fill. That I have a unique set of skills that people want and are looking for,' Tigreros said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Williams and Dickie unavailable for play-off second leg
Bristol City will be without midfielder Joe Williams and suspended centre-back Rob Dickie for Monday's play-off semi-final second leg against Sheffield United. Williams hobbled off after 40 minutes of Thursday's 3-0 defeat at Ashton Gate in the first leg. "Joe [is a] bad one, snapped a couple of ankle ligaments. It's incredible the fact that he tried to play on for a few more minutes and did a 40-yard sprint before coming off," boss Liam Manning told BBC Radio was shown a straight red card in added time at the end of the first half for a challenge on Blades forward Kieffer Moore and the Robins' appeal against his sending off has been unsuccessful meaning he is said there was a possibility Cameron Pring and Harry Cornick "could get minutes" after being unused substitutes on Thursday has appeared in only three games this season due to injury, while Pring has been out with a hamstring injury."Pringy and Corns had an extra few days and are in a better spot than what they were for the home game," Manning said.
SBS Australia
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
NITV Radio - On Air Program 7/5/2025
On todays program we share a powerful and deeply personal conversation with former NRL player, professional boxer and proud Wiradjuri man Joe Williams. Joe is one of four parents featured in a groundbreaking new documentary called SEEN, which explores how healing from our own childhood experiences can transform the way we parent. In this interview, Joe opens up about his own journey of fatherhood and how confronting his own trauma has reshaped his relationships with his kids. We also share stories from our NITV News team as elders call for more youth diversion programs in Queensland, with almost 50 children a day being locked up - Protecting Sea Country in Lutrawita, Tasmania - And - a Gunaikurnai mystery brought to life in a new play.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
West Brom appeal against Molumby dismissal
West Bromwich Albion have appealed against the red card shown to Jayson Molumby in Tuesday's Championship defeat at Bristol City. The Republic of Ireland midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 89th minute at Ashton Gate after a challenge on Joe Williams. The Baggies went on to concede a 96th-minute winner from City full-back Haydon Roberts. Albion have submitted a claim of wrongful dismissal to the Football Association. Molumby has started 30 Championship games this season for Tony Mowbray's side, who host Watford in a match crucial to their play-off hopes on Saturday (15:00 BST).
