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RLC in the Media: Discretion must be exercised when issuing COVID-19 fines

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

26 August 2021

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RLC in the Media: Protesting a pandemic: do we have a legal right?

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

26 August 2021

Protesters on City road holding Aboriginal flags

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RLC in the Media: ‘What do you think you’re doing?’: Sydneysiders stung for eating outside

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

25 August 2021

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RLC in the Media: Couple are fined $1,000 by undercover cop in a Sydney outdoor market

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

25 August 2021

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RLC in the Media: Greater police caution needed in response to COVID-19 public health order breaches

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.

23 August 2021

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RLC in the Media: Why $5000 COVID fines might backfire

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

16 August 2021

Close-up of a police officer walking along the street, showing their shoulder emblem

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RLC in the Media: ‘COVID came and everything changed’: businesses face closure in south-west Sydney

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.

9 July 2021

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RLC in the Media: ‘Fewer fines and more compassion’

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

9 July 2021

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RLC in the Media More than 5,500 Australians ended up with police records despite doing nothing illegal

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.

23 April 2021

Police tape in front of standing police group

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RLC in the Media: Does NSW have a problem with Police Strip Searches?

RLC Police Accountability solicitor, Samantha Lee, was interviewed by the Sentinel on issues around strip searching in NSW.

29 March 2021

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Topics

RLC in the Media: Discretion must be exercised when issuing COVID-19 fines

RLC in the Media: Protesting a pandemic: do we have a legal right?

RLC in the Media: ‘What do you think you’re doing?’: Sydneysiders stung for eating outside

RLC in the Media: Couple are fined $1,000 by undercover cop in a Sydney outdoor market

RLC in the Media: Greater police caution needed in response to COVID-19 public health order breaches

RLC in the Media: Why $5000 COVID fines might backfire

RLC in the Media: ‘COVID came and everything changed’: businesses face closure in south-west Sydney

RLC in the Media: ‘Fewer fines and more compassion’

RLC in the Media More than 5,500 Australians ended up with police records despite doing nothing illegal

RLC in the Media: Does NSW have a problem with Police Strip Searches?

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