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

Three appellate judges in Victoria state's Court of Appeal rejected a bid by Indigenous activist Uncle Robbie Thorpe to prosecute King Charles III for the alleged genocide of Indigenous Australians. The ruling, delivered Monday, September 28, marks Thorpe's third legal defeat since starting the process in 2023. The case alleges that the monarch and the Australian government perpetuate genocide through systems that disadvantage Indigenous people across socio-economic measures. Thorpe may now seek permission to appeal to the High Court of Australia or take the case to the International Criminal Court.

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  • ✓ Three Australian appellate judges rejected the bid to prosecute King Charles III over the alleged genocide of Indigenous people.
  • ✓ The ruling was issued by Victoria state's Court of Appeal on Monday, September 28.
  • ✓ Indigenous activist Uncle Robbie Thorpe filed the private prosecution.
  • ✓ The case claims the King and Australian government maintain systems that disadvantage Indigenous people across socio-economic measures.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 19 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Victoria state's Court of Appeal denied Uncle Robbie Thorpe's bid to launch a private prosecution against the King.

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  1. Australian Court Rejects Genocide Prosecution Bid Against King Charles III

    Three appellate judges in Victoria state's Court of Appeal rejected a bid by Indigenous activist Uncle Robbie Thorpe to prosecute King Charles III for the alleged genocide of Indigenous Australians. The ruling, delivered Monday, September 28, marks Thorpe's third legal defeat since starting the process in 2023. The case alleges that the monarch and the Australian government perpetuate genocide through systems that disadvantage Indigenous people across socio-economic measures. Thorpe may now seek permission to appeal to the High Court of Australia or take the case to the International Criminal Court.

    Why it matters

    The case challenges the British monarch's role in the ongoing treatment of Indigenous Australians. In the United Kingdom, the monarch is immune from all criminal and civil liability. This legal effort represents a landmark attempt to hold the crown accountable for systemic socio-economic disparities.

    What is confirmed

    • Three Australian appellate judges rejected the bid to prosecute King Charles III over the alleged genocide of Indigenous people.
    • The ruling was issued by Victoria state's Court of Appeal on Monday, September 28.
    • Indigenous activist Uncle Robbie Thorpe filed the private prosecution.
    • The case claims the King and Australian government maintain systems that disadvantage Indigenous people across socio-economic measures.
    • This ruling is the third legal defeat for the activist since beginning the process in 2023.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Uncle Robbie Thorpe plans to submit his allegations to the International Criminal Court after exhausting domestic options.
    • Australia is in denial following the failure of the criminal case.

    What to watch next

    • Decision by the High Court of Australia on whether to grant leave to appeal
    • Submission of allegations to the International Criminal Court
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Australian court rejects activist’s bid to prosecute Britain's King Charles for genocide
    2. inkl — Australia 'in denial' after king's criminal case fails
    3. The News International — Plea seeking action against King Charles III dismissed
    4. ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Elder loses bid to appeal ruling on genocide against King Charles
    5. Yahoo News UK — Bid to prosecute King Charles III reaches international court
    6. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Australian court rejects Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles over genocide; says ‘wil....
    7. www.stuff.co.nz — Australian court rejects activist’s bid to prosecute Britain's King Charles for genocide | Stuff
    8. abcnews.com — Australian court rejects bid to prosecute Britain's King Charles for genocide
    9. www.ctvnews.ca — Australian court rejects bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
    10. www.newser.com — Court: No, King Charles Can't Be Prosecuted for Genocide
    11. www.abc.net.au — Uncle Robbie Thorpe's genocide case against King Charles III loses bid to appeal - ABC News
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