Call for New Police Complaints Body in Victoria to Replace Existing System [Herald Sun]
This article originally appeared on the Herald Sun website on 20 February 2018. Users may require a subscription to their service to be able to view the article.
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VICTORIA needs a new police complaints system, with the current oversight of police corruption and misconduct failing to meet key principles, a law firm has told a parliamentary inquiry.
Inquiry into the external oversight of police corruption and misconduct in Victoria - 19 Feb 2018 [Parliament of Victoria]
This article originally appeared on the Parliament of Victoria website on 19 February 2018.
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The CHAIR — Good morning. I declare open the public hearings for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission Committee’s inquiry into the external oversight of police corruption and misconduct in Victoria. All mobile telephones should now be turned to silent. I welcome Mr Jeremy King from Robinson Gill Lawyers.
IBACC Submission 44A [Parliament of Victoria]
This article originally appeared on the Parliament of Victoria website on 19 February 2018.
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My name is Jeremy King, Principal Lawyer, speaking on behalf of Robinson Gill Lawyers.
Robinson Gill Lawyers has represented and advocated for persons affected by police misconduct since the 1990s. We are experts in civil litigation against the State of Victoria for torts committed by its police members such as assault, battery and false imprisonment.
Law firm tells clients don't bother complaining about Victoria Police to watchdog [The Age]
This article originally appeared on The Age News website on 19 February 2018.
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A Melbourne law firm is advising its clients not to make a complaint about Victoria Police to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog.
One reason, lawyer Jeremy King told a parliamentary inquiry on Monday, is because more than 90 per cent of complaints made to the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission were handed back to police to investigate.
Victoria Police has 'conflict of interest' when investigating misconduct, police assaults, inquiry told [ABC News]
This article originally appeared on the ABC News website on 19 February 2018.
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Victoria Police is often failing to properly investigate allegations of police misconduct or assault, proving the need for an independent investigative body, a Melbourne law firm has told a parliamentary inquiry.
The inquiry, which began public hearings today, is investigating whether the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and other bodies are well equipped to investigate allegations of police corruption and misconduct in the state.
Inquiry into the external oversight of police corruption and misconduct in Victoria - 5 Feb 2018 [Parliament of Victoria]
This article originally appeared on the Parliament of Victoria website on 5 February 2018.
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The CHAIR — I welcome the IBAC Commissioner. All evidence taken by this committee is protected by parliamentary privilege, therefore you are protected against any action for what you say here today, but if you go outside and repeat the same things, including on social media, those comments may not be protected by this privilege. Have you received and read the guide for witnesses presenting evidence to parliamentary committees?
