Relying on the materials studied this semester, critically reflect on the issues that arise in the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the criminal law system in Australia.

In doing so, you can use the following questions as a guide (although you are not required to address or limited to addressing these questions):

What are some of the problems experienced by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who face the Australian criminal justice system?

Did the materials studied this semester on the topic of the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the criminal law challenge the way you previously thought about the topic? Explain your answer.

Why is it important for you as a Law student and for the legal system, more generally, to understand the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the criminal justice system?

Have the strategies used so far to address the existing problems been successful? Explain your answer.

How can the current strategies be improved?