Discriminatory policing
Media and commentary related to our work in collaboration with First Nations partner organisations to call out discriminatory police practices.
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NSW police settle trespass case after visiting Indigenous children’s home 150 times in 20 months
We settled cases alleging trespass by NSW Police for two mothers who endured relentless police attendances while their sons were on bail.
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Families settle trespass cases against NSW Police over intrusive home attendances
NSW Police settled with our clients on mutually agreeable terms three weeks before the cases were due to go to trial.
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NSW Police settles trespass case alleging ‘excessive’ bail checks on families
Our client shared her experiences of dozens of intimidating and distressing home attendances by Police.
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National Indigenous Times: Australia accused of ignoring human rights obligations on Indigenous children
The UN says overrepresentation of Indigenous children in the criminal justice system “reflects systemic and structural racial discrimination”.
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National Indigenous Times: Populist, harmful policies driving incarceration, child removals: Human Rights Commission
First Peoples communities continue to be the hardest hit by “populist, blunt and harmful” laws, the Australian Human Rights Commission says. … Last month, more than 200 lawyers, academics, advocates and Indigenous organisations signed an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, urging him to treat the over-incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children…
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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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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.
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Prime Minister has the power to ensure children are safe and protected. It’s time for action.
Advice obtained from Senior Counsel by the JEC makes clear that the Commonwealth has the Constitutional power to act on youth justice reform.
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2SER: Discriminatory Patterns in Police Bail Checks of Aboriginal Children
Kate Sinclair spoke about a new report into police bail check data and a racial discrimination complaint we’re bringing to the Australian Human Rights Commission.