Rediscovering an ancient tort [Law Institute Journal]

The recent decision of Mullett has impacted on the development and accessibility of the unusual tort of MiPO, with practical considerations for practitioners seeking to plead misfeasance in tortious litigation.

Inquiry into the external oversight of police corruption and misconduct in Victoria – 19 Feb 2018 [Parliament of Victoria]

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]

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.

Inquiry into the external oversight of police corruption and misconduct in Victoria – 5 Feb 2018 [Parliament of Victoria]

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?

Police Accountability in Complaint Mechanisms and Australia Civil Litigation

The most accessible avenues for holding police accountable are complaint mechanisms and civil litigation. Complaints against police come from a wide sector of the community and can range from concerns over the use of foul language to more serious cases of assault perpetrated by officers against individuals.

IBAC defends record on police complaints [Law Institute Journal]

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) general counsel Dr John Lynch has responded to an opinion article published in the October 2017 LIJ in which human rights lawyer Merys Williams argues that police misconduct complaints should be investigated by an independent, transparent complaints body.