News and Events

In the lead-up to the Black Lives Matter rallies which took place across Australia on 6 June, RLC police accountability solicitor Samantha Lee appeared on ABC Breakfast TV to discuss police powers, tips for dealing with police at a protest, and what to do if you are arrested. ABC News 24, 6 June 2020.

The family of an indigenous teenager who had his legs kicked out from beneath him as he was arrested in Sydney will speak publicly about the incident. Heather McNab reports for Seven News.

The sister of an Aboriginal teenager who had his legs kicked out from beneath him while being arrested says children shouldn't be mistreated because they're being "lippy". The Illawara Mercury reports (AAP)

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller says the officer filmed throwing an Indigenous teenager to the ground during an arrest in Sydney this week "had a bad day". Jamie McKinnell and Sarah Thomas report for ABC News.

An indigenous teenager who had his legs kicked out from underneath him while he was arrested was 'distraught' following the ordeal. Brittany Chain reports for Daily Mail Australia

The arrest, which was captured on a mobile phone, shows a 16-year-old Indigenous boy telling a police officer; “I’ll crack you in the f***ing jaw bro” before he is thrown to the ground. Gemma Bath reports for Mamamia.

Police are investigating after an indigenous teenager was taken to hospital with minor injuries following his arrest in Sydney for allegedly threatening an officer. Gus McCubbing reports for Australian Associated Press

A Sydney police officer is under investigation after slamming Indigenous boy face-first on to pavement. The Constable has been placed on restricted duties after footage emerged on Facebook showing him tripping up 16-year-old during arrest in NSW, Australia. Matilda Boseley and Michael McGowan Report for the Guardian

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Two law firms have joined forces to investigate a potential class action against NSW Police over allegedly unlawful use of invasive searches, including strip searches. Alison Eveleigh reports for Lawyerly