Family of Aboriginal woman who died in custody want coroner to consider 'systemic racism'

If application accepted, Tanya Day’s case will be first time in Australia that systemic racism has been considered as a contributing factor to a death in custody

The family of an Aboriginal woman who died in custody in Victoria have applied for the coroner to consider systemic racism as a factor in her death.

If Victorian deputy state coroner Caitlin English accepts their application, it will be the first time in Australia that systemic racism has been considered as a possible contributing factor to a death in custody.

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