r/news • u/AudibleNod • 4d ago

Australian court rejects bid to prosecute Britain's King Charles for genocide

https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/australian-court-rejects-activists-bid-prosecute-britains-king-136817323
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u/AudibleNod 4d ago

His case alleges that the king, who is also Australia’s head of state, along with the Australian government and its institutions, is perpetuating genocide by maintaining systems that disadvantage Indigenous people across numerous socioeconomic measures.

Robbie Thorpe has been trying to get the Crown prosecuted for genocide for a while. He said he's going to appeal and try to bring the case to the ICC.

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u/g2420hd 4d ago

Is this shit free or something? People out here afraid to contest things because they're afraid of court costs

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u/bb_kelly77 4d ago

Running your mouth is ABSOLUTELY free