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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

Elinore Rema, a second-generation Bangladeshi immigrant, is on her way to becoming the first lawyer in Australia from Bangladesh's Garo community. Elinore has a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from University of New South Wales Maisha Islam Monamee reports for The Daily Star

RLC's international student solicitor appeared alongside a range of other experts at an online event providing employment tips for international students. PIE News reports

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.

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

What is NSW Police and Health best practice when someone reports a sexual assault?

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.

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