{
  "id": 4926863,
  "title": "First Nations people with disability spending extended periods in custody, report finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/first-nations-people-with-disability-spending-extended-periods-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T19:57:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/research-indigenous-people-with-disability-justice-system/107091510"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new study has revealed that First Nations people with disabilities are spending prolonged periods in custody and often do not receive proper healthcare. The research, led by the University of Melbourne's BlakAbility team, interviewed individuals with personal experience, family members, legal professionals, and academics. The findings highlight the challenges faced by this vulnerable population within the Australian justice system.",
  "summary": "The Indigenous disability-led research is a national first, and examines the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability in Australia's justice system.",
  "key_points": [
    "First Nations people with disabilities spend long periods in custody.",
    "Lack of proper healthcare reported in the justice system.",
    "Study by University of Melbourne's BlakAbility team."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}