Panel Discussion: 'Strip searches, drugs dogs & ID - do you know your rights?'

Date published

14 November 2019

On Tuesday 26 November, Redfern Legal Centre will be holding a free panel discussion about the use of police powers in NSW.

This summer, whether you are attending a music festival or a protest in NSW, you may want to know about your legal rights and police powers.

Come and join us for a free panel discussion about police powers:

strip searches
stop, search and detain powers
sniffer dogs
demanding ID
the use of Body-Worn Video

Details

Date: Tuesday 26 November

Time: 7-8pm

Place: Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Bedford Street, Newtown 2042

Speakers

Samantha Lee, Lawyer, head of Police Accountability Practice, Redfern Legal Centre
Jane Sanders, Principal Solicitor at The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre
David Shoebridge, Greens MP

Want to help us change strip-search laws in NSW? Support our Safe and Sound campaign by donating here

Learn more at www.safeandsound.org.au

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