The rights of refugees in detention: a study in South Australia

Millions of people flee war and persecution in their countries that are called refugees. Australia has an important responsibility as a member of the international community and The Australian government has some policies for this people. However, in fact there are some problems in treating them because some refugees entered Australia without documents or identifications. They must live in detention for a long time while their status being processed. This report is aimed to show the status of refugee; the rights of refugee; how the Australian threats them by using detention policy; how they live in detention and the effects of it. Finally, it gives some alternative solution that may solve their problems.