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In June, RLC hosted a community forum on the impact of public housing redevelopment for local residents and support workers. Finn O'Keefe reports for The South Sydney Herald

A community forum on the impact of public housing redevelopment was held at Redfern Town Hall on Tuesday 11 June 2019. Finn O'Keefe reports for The South Sydney Herald

Sydney man awarded over $112, 000 after it was found he was strip searched illegally by police. Elfy Scott reports for 10 Daily.

Solicitor Sam Lee speaks to Let's Talk, about strip search laws in NSW and around the country. Boe Spearim reports for 98.9FM.

Police powers solicitor Sam Lee speaks to ABC PM about how strip searches may be putting vulnerable people, including children and sexual assault victims at risk. Victoria Pengilley reports for ABC PM.

The number of strip searches performed by Riverina police increased by almost 20 per cent in the space of 12 months but senior command said the "necessary" tactic was used only in "reasonable" cases. Rex Martinich reports for The Daily Advertiser

The increased use of strip-searches in NSW is leaving many young Australians traumatised. Paul Gregoire reports for The Big Smoke.

Representatives from over 50 legal organisations across NSW, including prominent members of the legal profession, have signed an open letter to the state’s Police Minister outlining the harmful impacts of strip searches. Jerome Doraisamy reports for Lawyers Weekly.

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The NSW police use of strip searches is becoming increasingly routine despite the invasive nature of strip-search procedures. Paul Gregoire reports for The Big Smoke.