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Strip searched at a festival: Becca's story

Redfern Legal Centre has joined forces with law firm Slater and Gordon, calling on people to register their interest in a class actions against NSW Police concerning its use of invasive searches, including strip searches.

25 June 2020

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Free legal advice for people in NSW with COVID-19 fines

People in NSW who have received a COVID-19 on-the-spot fine can contact RLC for free legal advice.

24 June 2020

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Class actions investigation seeks to hold NSW Police to account for unlawful strip searches

In June 2020, RLC and Slater and Gordon announced an investigation into class action claims against NSW Police concerning the use of invasive and unlawful strip searches.

20 June 2020

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RLC in the Media: Data that shows NSW Police target Indigenous people for strip-searches 'could be doubled': Legal experts

New figures show Indigenous people are significantly over-represented in data tracking NSW Police strip-searches, and solicitors from Redfern Legal Centre and the National Justice Project fear the reality of those numbers is much worse. Shahni Wellington reports for NITV News

17 June 2020

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NSW police disproportionately target Indigenous people in strip searches

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represented 12% of police strip searches in NSW in two years despite comprising just over 3% of the population. Michael McGowan reports for Guardian Australia

16 June 2020

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RLC in the Media: COVID-19 fines in NSW alone totalled more than $1 million

NSW Police handed out more than $1 million in fines amid the coronavirus pandemic in just over five weeks, with $50,000 in fines given to children, figures reveal. Sarah Keoghan reports for Sydney Morning Herald

15 June 2020

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RLC in the Media: Family of Indigenous teen arrested in Sydney to speak after police officer placed on restricted duties

The family of an indigenous teenager who had his legs kicked out from beneath him as he was arrested in Sydney will speak publicly about the incident. Heather McNab reports for Seven News.

5 June 2020

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Family of Aboriginal teen who had his legs kicked out by a cop to speak out

The sister of an Aboriginal teenager who had his legs kicked out from beneath him while being arrested says children shouldn't be mistreated because they're being "lippy". The Illawara Mercury reports (AAP)

3 June 2020

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Police investigating violent arrest of teenage boy in Sydney

The arrest, which was captured on a mobile phone, shows a 16-year-old Indigenous boy telling a police officer; “I’ll crack you in the f***ing jaw bro” before he is thrown to the ground. Gemma Bath reports for Mamamia.

3 June 2020

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'He was distraught': Family of Aboriginal boy who was kicked to the floor by a cop slam the officer and say children shouldn't be mistreated because they're 'lippy'

An indigenous teenager who had his legs kicked out from underneath him while he was arrested was 'distraught' following the ordeal. Brittany Chain reports for Daily Mail Australia

3 June 2020

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Strip searched at a festival: Becca's story

Free legal advice for people in NSW with COVID-19 fines

Class actions investigation seeks to hold NSW Police to account for unlawful strip searches

RLC in the Media: Data that shows NSW Police target Indigenous people for strip-searches 'could be doubled': Legal experts

NSW police disproportionately target Indigenous people in strip searches

RLC in the Media: COVID-19 fines in NSW alone totalled more than $1 million

RLC in the Media: Family of Indigenous teen arrested in Sydney to speak after police officer placed on restricted duties

Family of Aboriginal teen who had his legs kicked out by a cop to speak out

Police investigating violent arrest of teenage boy in Sydney

'He was distraught': Family of Aboriginal boy who was kicked to the floor by a cop slam the officer and say children shouldn't be mistreated because they're 'lippy'

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