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flag 40-year-old autistic man's mother appeals to NZ Supreme Court for fairness of detention under Intellectual Disability Act.

flag The mother of a 40-year-old autistic man, detained for 18 years under the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act, is appealing to New Zealand's Supreme Court to challenge the fairness of his detention. flag Jay, diagnosed with autism and intellectual disabilities, was detained in 2004 for breaking windows with an axe and has been deemed too dangerous to release. flag His mother argues that he is being unfairly punished due to his autism and should be placed in a service that understands his needs. flag The appeal will involve the Human Rights Commission and the IHC, addressing the wider human rights and disability issues.

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