IS-linked women are facing a raft of criminal charges. A legal expert explains the laws at play
- Written by Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University
After multiple attempts to leave Syria, four ISIS-linked women (often referred to as “ISIS brides”) and nine children have arrived back in Australia.
The government has long promised that if these women, who are Australian citizens and have Australia passports, came back, they would face criminal prosecution.
Now the Australian Federal...
