The Informer

10 Apr 2018

Homosexual & Cross-Dressing Offences can now be expunged in Tasmania with the Human Rights Law Centre 

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As of this week, Tasmanians can now apply to have historic convictions for homosexual acts and cross-dressing convictions removed from their criminal records, in a move celebrated by rights groups.

 

Dean Arcuri and Lee Carnie from the Human Rights Law Centre discuss how Tasmanians can apply to have their convictions expunged.

 

If you would like to find out more about having your homosexual and cross dressing convictions expunged, head to www.ehos.tas.gov.au

 

This segment of The Informer aired on 10th April 2018 on JOY 94.9.

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