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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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.
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Explainer: What to do if you are arrested or injured by police – a guide for victims and witnesses
This explainer is aimed at helping people know how to gather and preserve information following injury or arrest by police.
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Law Society Journal: Improving youth justice outcomes
Our client’s case in the NSW Supreme Court was cited as an example of the use solitary confinement against children.
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2SER: Young People in Solitary Confinement
Our case in the NSW Supreme Court is challenging the use of solitary on young people, as solicitor Petra Franks explained.
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New youth justice Bill doubles down on failing approach
A new Bill rushed into Parliament by the NSW Government ignores the expert advice of an Independent Review into doli incapax.
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3CR: Racial Discrimination Challenge Against Bail Checks
The case raises serious concerns about the over-policing of Aboriginal people both in NSW and around Australia.
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Yahoo News (AAP): ‘Disruptive’ bail checks left brothers scared of police
Our clients’ mother, Megan*, explained the impact of invasive police checks on her family.
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NIT: After 150 visits in 20 months, Aboriginal brothers bring racial discrimination case against NSW Police
Senior Solicitor Grace Gooley explained why we believe the boys were targeted because they are Aboriginal.
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Guardian: 150 police visits in 20 months: Indigenous mother takes action after her boys subjected to ‘relentless’ checks
We’re representing two Aboriginal brothers in a Racial Discrimination case against NSW Police.
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Aboriginal brothers take racial discrimination case against NSW Police to the Federal Court
The boys were subject to more than 150 bail checks by police in 20 months. Statistical evidence shows Aboriginal people are more likely to be checked at home by police.