How Much Force Can Police Use in NSW?
Poppy Morandin. Indigenous activists hope that the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin in America may help bring change to Australia’s legal system and its treatment of Indigenous deaths in custody. The conviction of the former police officer has been dubbed a ‘historic’ moment for America. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree ...continue reading
Using or Possessing a Weapon to Resist Arrest Offences & Defences NSW
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Two men have been arrested and charged after allegedly driving a vehicle at police during an operation on Sydney’s North Shore in an attempt to prevent lawful detention. According to reports from NSW Police, the incident took place on Monday 12 April 2021 when officers from North Shore Police ...continue reading
Proposed New Major Jail Near Parramatta to Accommodate NSW’s Growing Prison Population
Poppy Morandin. The NSW government has revealed that Camellia, a suburb near Parramatta, is the proposed location for the state’s new jail, in a move to aide over-crowding. Camellia is the preferred site for the prison that will house around 1,000 inmates, as confirmed by three senior government sources. The new plan comes four years ...continue reading
Police Strip Search Laws in NSW: Without Warrant
Poppy Morandin and Jimmy Singh. After a two-year inquiry, the NSW Police ‘watchdog’ has released a report detailing how the lawfulness of current strip-searching practices is ‘debatable’ and that a lack of clarity has led to officers using the power without legal justification. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s 167-page final report made 25 recommendations. ...continue reading
Prisoner Escapes from Lawful Custody Using Rope Made from Prison Clothing Before Stealing Car and E-Bike
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It’s a scene you’d likely see in a movie – except this time, it unravelled in real life. A 33-year-old prisoner is believed to have escaped from the maximum-security Adelaide Remand Centre by tying pieces of clothing together to form a long rope, which was spotted hanging down one ...continue reading
Move On Directions & Detaining an Intoxicated Person Found in a Public Place in NSW Laws
Poppy Morandin and Jimmy Singh. An expert panel comprised of police and First Nations health and legal professionals has released a report detailing the plan to enable Victoria to transition from criminalising ‘public drunkenness’ to a health-based system. Prior to the coronial inquest into the death of 55-year-old Yorta Yorta woman Tanya Day in ...continue reading
Handcuffed Inmate in Ankle Shackles Allegedly Shot in the Back by Corrections Officer
Poppy Morandin. For the first time in Australian history, an NSW coroner has referred an NSW Corrective Services officer to the Director of Public Prosecutions, over the fatal shooting of an Aboriginal man in custody. Forty-three-year-old Dwayne Johnstone was handcuffed and wearing ankle shackles when he was allegedly shot in the back by the ...continue reading
Cat Smuggler Escapes Prison After Being Found Allegedly Carrying Two Grams of Heroin
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. A cat that was detained at Sri Lanka’s main prison for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs has managed to escape from its jail cell. According to reports from the local media, on Saturday 1 August 2020, the felonious feline was detected by jail intelligence officials at the high-security Welikada ...continue reading