Policing and detention
Media and commentary related to our work to provide critical oversight of NSW Police, prisons and youth detention centres, to protect human rights and ensure fair and lawful treatment.
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Leading legal and First Nations organisations say Minister must implement NSW Ombudsman recommendations
We called on the Minister for Corrections to reverse the Government’s egregious decision to lower the standard of proof for correctional centre offences.
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Joint open letter urging implementation of NSW Ombudsman’s inmate discipline recommendations
Our coalition is urging the NSW Government to implement NSW Ombudsman recommendations and reverse an egregious decision to change the standard of proof for prison offences.
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2SER: Youth Justice Inquiry offers chance for reform
Principal Solicitor Jonathan Hall Spence joined 2SER to discuss the Youth Justice Inquiry and the chance for reform.
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ABC North Coast Breakfast: Jonathan Hall Spence on isolation in prisons
Principal Solicitor Jonathan Hall Spence joined ABC North Coast Breakfast to discuss the use of isolation in NSW prisons.
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NIT: ‘Trying to pass the buck’: Government accused of ignoring legal advice on youth justice crisis
We joined the call for the Commonwealth Government to use their power to protect children from harmful state laws.
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The Guardian: Sydney police are using drones to chase suspects 500km away. Is a vulnerable town being targeted?
We raised concerns about a NSW police drone trial lacking transparency.
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The Land: Drone trials to expand as govt embraces new tech to tackle regional crime
We raised serious privacy risks relating to a police drone trial and called for safeguards to prevent mis-use.
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2SER: Police powers and protests
Senior Solicitor Sophie Leaver joined 2SER Breakfast to discuss recent events of police powers and protests.
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JEC welcomes independent investigation of alleged police misconduct at Sydney protest
We joined calls for an independent review of police operations at a Sydney protest and welcome this LECC investigation.
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City Hub: Police Inquiry Into Alleged Police Violence At Herzog Protest Launched
We urged members of the public with evidence of police actions from the protest to submit them to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.