NSW police have sparked outrage after revelations of frequent and unlawful strip searches being conducted on minors.
Sheri Bryson writes for The Socialist
Police in one of Sydney’s most ethnically diverse suburbs say they are unable to pursue many sexual assault complaints because victims face intrinsic hurdles in coming forward.
Kevin Nguyen reports for ABC News
Opponents of the Berejiklian government strip-search policy have taken their criticism to the streets, calling for an end to the maligned program.
Paul Gregoire reports for The Big Smoke
Data obtained under freedom of information laws has revealed that over 300 underage boys have been subject to a police process experts say is “harmful” and “traumatic”.
News.com.au
Data published by The Guardian reveals that NSW police performed strip-searches on 344 boys in the last three years (2016-17 to 2018-19). Young boys aged (11 to 17 years) accounted for 3 per cent of searches (344).
Michael McGowan reports
Two big law firms and financial sector partners are working with Redfern Legal Centre to address financial abuse in intimate partner relationships in NSW.
Naomi Neilson reports for Lawyers Weekly