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Run for justice with RLC in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival!

Our June e-Bulletin highlights a groundbreaking new legal service at RLC, along with updates on some of our current law reform and advocacy work.

In June, RLC hosted a community forum on the impact of public housing redevelopment and displacement, launching a new resource to support public housing tenants seeking urgent repairs.

Sydney man awarded over $112, 000 after it was found he was strip searched illegally by police. Elfy Scott reports for 10 Daily.

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) is calling for the immediate release of an internal police document that reportedly reveals that police are incorrectly applying strip-search laws.

Redfern Legal Centre calls for immediate action on strip search laws, following the reported admission by NSW Police Force that officers have potentially breached strip search powers.

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has launched new online resources to help fast food and restaurant owners and employees better understand their workplace entitlements and obligations.

Solicitor Sam Lee speaks to Let's Talk, about strip search laws in NSW and around the country. Boe Spearim reports for 98.9FM.

Police powers solicitor Sam Lee speaks to ABC PM about how strip searches may be putting vulnerable people, including children and sexual assault victims at risk. Victoria Pengilley reports for ABC PM.

The number of strip searches performed by Riverina police increased by almost 20 per cent in the space of 12 months but senior command said the "necessary" tactic was used only in "reasonable" cases. Rex Martinich reports for The Daily Advertiser