Amnesty chief attacks Australia's human rights record

Amnesty International has delivered its yearly report card and Australia has failed to pass. It has described the Howard Government's human rights record as "appalling". The Head of Amnesty says the deal between the US and Australia to exchange refugees is a desperate cover-up, arguing it's proof the offshore processing policy has failed. Amnesty's Secretary General, Irene Khan spoke to our reporter in London, Stephanie Kennedy.

To read the full interview from ABC Radio, click on:http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2007/s1931794.htm