'Shocked' United Nations slams Australia on child abuse, calls for compensation

By Michael Koziol, Political Reporter
Updated July 30 2016 - 12:13pm, first published 11:14am
The United Nations says "most of the children who were held at the detention facility are deeply traumatised". Photo: ABC
The United Nations says "most of the children who were held at the detention facility are deeply traumatised". Photo: ABC
The UN said the footage of Don Dale showed an "immediate need" for regular inspections of detention facilities in Australia. Photo: Nicholas Gouldhurst
The UN said the footage of Don Dale showed an "immediate need" for regular inspections of detention facilities in Australia. Photo: Nicholas Gouldhurst
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Attorney-General George Brandis announced Brian Ross Martin as Royal Commissioner on Thursday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Attorney-General George Brandis announced Brian Ross Martin as Royal Commissioner on Thursday. Photo: Andrew Meares

A "shocked" United Nations has called on Australia to compensate victims of abuse in youth detention and extend the royal commission into juvenile justice nationwide.

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