NEWS
Call for New Police Complaints Body in Victoria to Replace Existing System [Herald Sun]
A NEW police complaints system is needed in Victoria with the current oversight of police corruption and misconduct failing to meet key principles, a law firm says.Jeremy King, principal at Robinson Gill Lawyers, appeared before the Victorian Parliament’s
Law firm tells clients don’t bother complaining about Victoria Police to watchdog [The Age]
A Melbourne law firm is advising its clients not to make a complaint about Victoria Police to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Victoria Police has ‘conflict of interest’ when investigating misconduct, police assaults, inquiry told [ABC News]
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.
Mum sues Channel Nine over journalist’s actions after son’s death in police siege [The Age]
The mother of a man who died in a siege with police claims the actions of a Channel Nine journalist significantly contributed to his death, and has launched a lawsuit against the network.
Police hiding behind IBAC secrecy provisions, court will be told [The Age]
A legal quirk that has kept scores of documents about police misconduct allegations secret will be challenged at the Victorian civil tribunal on Tuesday.
