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RLC in the Media: Report finds police broke laws in strip searching teenagers at music festivals

The NSW Police watchdog finds the strip searches of four teenagers at two separate music festivals unlawful, but stops short of making any findings of misconduct against the officers involved. Mark Reddie reports for ABC News

8 May 2020

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RLC in the Media: Sydney restaurants and relief groups step in to help international students

As the coronavirus pandemic has put more than a million people out of work, volunteers have been working to support those in need. Natassia Chrysanthos reports for The Sydney Morning Herald

7 May 2020

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RLC eBulletin: April 2020

Our April e-Bulletin examines the impact of the coronavirus on communities already experiencing vulnerability and provides links to information, resources and support.

23 April 2020

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RLC in the Media: COVID-19 fines discussed on ABC TV's The Drum

RLC's Samantha Lee was a guest on The Drum, speaking alongside journalist Osman Faruqi about concerns that a disproportionate number of COVID-19 fines appear to be being issued in lower socioeconomic areas. The Drum (21 April 2020).

22 April 2020

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RLC in the Media: Police are the gateway to prison

Samantha Lee speaks to Let’s Talk about the NSW COVID-19 public health laws and police powers. Boe Spearim reports for ‘Let’s Talk’ 98.9FM

22 April 2020

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RLC in the Media: These punishments aren’t democratic: An interview with the RLC’s Samantha Lee

The need to get people off the streets and maintain a safe distance from others during the COVID-19 crisis is well understood. Yet what is less understood is why NSW police officers have been handed extensive powers to enforce these measures, seemingly with no guidance. Paul Gregoire reports for Sydney Criminal Lawyers

17 April 2020

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RLC in the Media: Struggling International Students Left in Dire Straits

International students have long been an integral part of Australian communities in major cities and university towns across the nation, however they have been left in a precarious situation as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Paul Gregoire reports for Sydney Criminal Lawyers

17 April 2020

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RLC in the Media: How To Get Out Of An ‘Unfair' Coronavirus Fine

Several unfair coronavirus fines have already been revoked, and lawyers say people can and should appeal penalties they think are unfair. Josh Butler reports for 10 Daily

13 April 2020

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RLC in the Media: Concerns police using coronavirus to target marginalised communities

There are calls for more police data and accountability to monitor how authorities are enforcing the coronavirus restrictions in Australia. Jarni Blakkarly reports for SBS News

12 April 2020

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RLC in the Media: Police issue $165,000 in COVID-19 fines, but only two in Sydney's worst affected area

Two of the 151 fines relating to COVID-19 issued so far by NSW Police have been handed out in Waverly, which has the highest number of confirmed cases in the state and where crowded beaches have previously drawn strong criticism. Pallavi Singhal and Laura Chung report for the Sydney Morning Herald

9 April 2020

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RLC in the Media: Report finds police broke laws in strip searching teenagers at music festivals

RLC in the Media: Sydney restaurants and relief groups step in to help international students

RLC eBulletin: April 2020

RLC in the Media: COVID-19 fines discussed on ABC TV's The Drum

RLC in the Media: Police are the gateway to prison

RLC in the Media: These punishments aren’t democratic: An interview with the RLC’s Samantha Lee

RLC in the Media: Struggling International Students Left in Dire Straits

RLC in the Media: How To Get Out Of An ‘Unfair' Coronavirus Fine

RLC in the Media: Concerns police using coronavirus to target marginalised communities

RLC in the Media: Police issue $165,000 in COVID-19 fines, but only two in Sydney's worst affected area

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