W1- Healthcare in Detention Essex

Question 1

Complicity

Answer 1

By virtue of being involved, clinicians facilitate the harm caused by the Australian government

Question 2

Minimum threshold for complicity

Answer 2

agents may contribute knowingly in some way to wrongdoing, but not necessity share the same intentions as principle wrongdoer

Question 3

Essex Minimum threshold for complicity

Answer 3

a) A voluntary contribution
b) Knowledge (or culpable ignorance) of the contributory role of their actions
c) Knowledge (or culpable ignorance) of the primary wrongdoing to which they are contributing

Question 4

Is a boycott morally justified?

Answer 4

o Medical professionals are complicit in moral wrongdoing associated with indefinite detention, appalling conditions, etc.
- Boycott may therefore be justified if it does not disproportionately impact those detained

Question 5

Objection to boycott

Answer 5

There is no way to predict the outcome for the potential boycott, it may even get worse/policies may not change

Question 6

Rebuttal of Objection to boycott

Answer 6

o Every individual is entitled to aid, especially if they’re under Australian law. This is the Australian law. They should do everything they can alleviate the problem
o Doctors shouldn’t breach their conduct (AMA conduct)- not having medical professionals present may make conditions more inhumane