This article originally appeared on Human Rights Law Centre’s website on 04 April 2018.

Link: https://www.hrlc.org.au/news/2018/4/4/2hbfa7vqh850i2zjf8i4trzwxhhy47

Excerpt:

An avalanche of news stories from people who have experienced excessive force, racist policing or other police misconduct, and tried unsuccessfully to make complaints, provide a shocking glimpse into the failings of Victoria’s police complaints system.