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RLC in the Media: RLC raises concerns about police search operation at Central Station

Redfern Legal Centre's police powers solicitor Samatha Lee spoke to ABC 702 Sydney Drive about a police drug search operation which occurred at Central Station on Wednesday 13 March 2019.

14 March 2019

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RLC in the Media: Police strip-search of a 19-year old festival attendee triggers internal review

NSW Police are abusing strip search powers at festivals, conducting illegal strip-searches and denying patrons entry to events after no drugs are found.

12 March 2019

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RLC in the Media: Honouring Margaret Jones

Margaret Jones, one of our longest-serving volunteers, passed away last month at 91-years-old.

5 March 2019

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RLC in the Media: Alarming increase in people turning to payday loans

More Australians are turning to payday loans and spiralling into debt, according to Digital Finance Analytics (DFA).

21 February 2019

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RLC in the Media: Legal Services across NSW hold concerns over distressingly high rate of police strip searches

Redfern Legal Centre and other legal services across NSW hold grave concerns over the rapidly increasing rate of unnecessary police strip searches.

20 February 2019

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RLC in the media: 'War on fun' as number of unlawful strip searches escalates

Police are accused of using aggressive tactics that are humiliating law-abiding young people as fears over music festival drug deaths escalate. Victoria Pengilley reports for news.com.au.

9 January 2019

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RLC in the Media: Festival-goers urged to know their rights after 'unlawful' strip searches

Several people who say they were unlawfully strip searched for drugs are considering legal action, as a new campaign is launched to prevent the procedure at music festivals this summer. Avani Dias reports for The Hack on Triple J

20 December 2018

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RLC in the Media: Why Have Strip Searches In NSW Doubled In Just One Year?

An inquiry is underway in New South Wales following an explosion in the number of strip searches undertaken by police in the state. Ten Daily reports, 19 December 2018

20 December 2018

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RLC in the Media: Waleed Talks About The Horrific Experience Of Being Strip Searched

The Project speaks to RLC's police powers solicitor Sam Lee about the huge increase in police strip searches in NSW, and discusses Safeandsound.org.au, RLC's new initiative to change strip-search laws.

19 December 2018

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RLC in the Media: Call for more funding to meet 'untapped demand' for Legal Aid services

The number of people accessing Legal Aid services for family law and domestic violence matters increased by 25 per cent over the past year, reports Lisa Visentin for the Sydney Morning Herald.

23 November 2018

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RLC in the Media: RLC raises concerns about police search operation at Central Station

RLC in the Media: Police strip-search of a 19-year old festival attendee triggers internal review

RLC in the Media: Honouring Margaret Jones

RLC in the Media: Alarming increase in people turning to payday loans

RLC in the Media: Legal Services across NSW hold concerns over distressingly high rate of police strip searches

RLC in the media: 'War on fun' as number of unlawful strip searches escalates

RLC in the Media: Festival-goers urged to know their rights after 'unlawful' strip searches

RLC in the Media: Why Have Strip Searches In NSW Doubled In Just One Year?

RLC in the Media: Waleed Talks About The Horrific Experience Of Being Strip Searched

RLC in the Media: Call for more funding to meet 'untapped demand' for Legal Aid services

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