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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

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

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

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

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

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