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RLC in the Media: Revealed: NSW Police were given quotas for personal searches

Under freedom of information laws, it has been revealed that NSW Police are required to meet a personal search ‘quota’. Claire Adema reports for Happy Mag

13 February 2020

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RLC in the Media: NSW police watchdog finds common strip-search practices may not be legal

New LECC report casts doubt on practices such as asking people to squat or move their genitals during strip-searches Michael McGowan reports for The Guardian Australia

13 February 2020

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RLC Media Release: Strip Search Targets: Call to Audit the NSW Police Quota System

13 February 2019 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

13 February 2020

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Questions over NSW government decision to let police watchdog go during strip-search inquiry

Justice advocates ask why government didn’t renew contract of head of LECC, who was holding high-profile and potentially embarrassing inquiry. Michael McGowan reports for The Guardian Australia

9 February 2020

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Media Release: The voices of young people silenced after strip search inquiry cut short

06 February 2020 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

6 February 2020

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RLC in the Media: NSW: Police abuse strip searching powers

NSW police have sparked outrage after revelations of frequent and unlawful strip searches being conducted on minors. Sheri Bryson writes for The Socialist

6 February 2020

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RLC in the Media: Sexual assault victims in ethnically diverse suburbs face ‘tremendous hurdles’ in coming forward

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

1 February 2020

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RLC in the Media: “Summer of glove” campaign calls for the end of Berejiklian-era strip-searches

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

22 January 2020

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RLC in the Media: A bitter pill: why the future of festivals relies on pill testing

With the festival season upon us, so too is the debate over pill testing. David Smeidt reports for GQ Magazine

15 January 2020

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RLC in the Media: Is It Legal To Skip Work Due To Bushfire Smoke?

Is it legal to refuse to come into work due to health concerns? Sarah Basford reports for Lifehacker

19 December 2019

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RLC in the Media: Revealed: NSW Police were given quotas for personal searches

RLC in the Media: NSW police watchdog finds common strip-search practices may not be legal

RLC Media Release: Strip Search Targets: Call to Audit the NSW Police Quota System

Questions over NSW government decision to let police watchdog go during strip-search inquiry

Media Release: The voices of young people silenced after strip search inquiry cut short

RLC in the Media: NSW: Police abuse strip searching powers

RLC in the Media: Sexual assault victims in ethnically diverse suburbs face ‘tremendous hurdles’ in coming forward

RLC in the Media: “Summer of glove” campaign calls for the end of Berejiklian-era strip-searches

RLC in the Media: A bitter pill: why the future of festivals relies on pill testing

RLC in the Media: Is It Legal To Skip Work Due To Bushfire Smoke?

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