Redfern Legal Centre operates a NSW-wide Police Powers practice, advising on complaints & court action against police. Call 02 9698 7277. Tweets by David Porter
Redfern, NSW, Australia
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in para 7 the court is pretty clear about the rule that it can only sentence on the offence charged. Not the court's fault.
What an interesting case about sentencing a Cst whose Sgt prompted him to help his son avoid a traffic infringement: caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/…
Police could ban Australians from mosques 'on gut feeling' gu.com/p/4tqvg/stw (RLC in The Guardian Australia)
RLC is calling for an urgent update to NSW Police Force's Safe Driving Policy: abc.net.au/news/2016-02-22/n… @abcnews @michellebrownsy #nswpol
Who will new police oversight help more: the public, or the police? rlc.org.au/article/nsw-gover… #nswpol
Hear some analysis (and some war stories) about the Police database from me, @PIACnews and others, this Wednesday. xitter.cf/dhplawyer/status/65484…
I'm talking at this free @NSWCCL event next week, offering some analysis of the Police database, so come along: nswccl.org.au/cops_database_…
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Looks likes good @NSWCCL forum next week with @PIACnews and @RLC_Police nswccl.org.au/cops_database_…
@tianichillemi @abcnews @danilic @theprojecttv @SatPaper Random blood tests aren't legal in NSW. Cops know that. Pics please to verify.
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'The NSW police oversight system is broken' @RLC_Police on the Tink Review rlc.org.au/rlc-media-watchdo… @angelavoipierre @amworldtodaypm #nswpol
And also on @fbiradio now, talking about our vulnerable clients and their experiences with police.
I'm speaking with @amworldtodaypm tonight about how the NSW police oversight system got broken, and how to fix it. #nswpol
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We are very excited to announce RLC's policing practice has been saved by @UNSWLaw rlc.org.au/publication/media… #SaveRLC
Only 2 weeks left to make a submission to the Tink Review of Police Oversight: haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/consu…
re Operation Prospect: "We could end up with a completely aborted inquiry if we're not careful" smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-bugging-s… via @smh
Custody legislation recognises which people are more vulnerable. Every police officer needs to do the same. smh.com.au/comment/aborigina…
Review of Police Oversight in NSW Terms of Reference: haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/asset… Our comment (the first of many) soon to follow.
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Justice is a long-term investment - funding the Redfern Legal Centre will prevent future costs: ow.ly/MVCNR #SaveRLC
Every wondered what 'standard procedure' really is? Well, here's a new edition of the NSW Police Force Handbook! police.nsw.gov.au/__data/ass…
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Violent police won't change if they can discipline themselves: David Porter (@RLC_Police) on Melissa Dunn theguardian.com/commentisfre…