RLC in the media

When freedom of movement puts our right to health at risk, and democratic rights clash with human rights – what comes first? Kate Allman reports for LSJ Online

Redfern Legal Centre has called on the government to revoke all COVID-19 fines that have been issued incorrectly by NSW Police. Lauren Croft reports for Lawyers Weekly

Confusion about what is allowable under the health orders is being highlighted as police ramp up COVID-19 compliance operations across Sydney and statewide. Angus Thompson and Natassia Chrysanthos report for Sydney Morning Herald

A Sydney couple have each been fined $1,000 for eating noodle soup in a city market even though the pair were holding masks at the time. Daily Mail UK Reports

Marisa from 3CR's 'Doin Time' program interviewed RLC Police Accountability Solicitor fSamantha Lee about the need for greater police caution in response to COVID-19 public health order breaches.

Increased COVID fines could have unintended consequences for people already experiencing disadvantage, including a potential breakdown in community trust at a time when it is most needed. By Elyse Methven and Samantha Lee

Redfern Legal Centre called for fewer fines and more compassion in south-western Sydney, as the Covid-19 outbreak grows. Peter Hackney reports for Sydney Sentinel

Police have been patrolling the streets of Sydney’s south-west in three LGAs to ensure people are complying with the stay-at-home orders as part of a major operation launched on Friday morning.

Data obtained by RLC reveals that the majority of people issued with a $1000 COVID-19 fine in NSW have not paid, or can’t afford to pay, leading to calls for a means-tested system and review of police conduct. Anna Patty reports for the Sydney Morning Herald.

More than 5,500 people in New South Wales have found themselves with police records after being strip searched by police, despite nothing incriminating being found.