Complaint re Misuse of Emergency powers by NSW police
Written by marian on August 20, 2008 – 3:55 am -The Climate Camp Legal Support Team have lodged a complaint with the NSW Ombudsman about the inappropriate use of emergency “anti-riot” powers against Climate Camp protesters in Newcastle in July 2008.
The Climate Camp Legal Support Team is a collective (composed of lawyers, law students and volunteers) formed to provide legal information and support to protesters engaged in actions over the 10-15 July 2008 Climate Camp in Newcastle NSW.
The complaint was lodged against the the decision on 13 July 2008 to authorise the use of Emergency powers under the Law Enforcement Powers and Responsibilities Act 2002 against Climate Camp protesters as well as to complain about the policing strategies adopted by the NSW Riot Squad during the event.
See the link below for more information or contact the NSW Wales Environmental Defenders Office.
Complaint regarding misuse of police powers at climate camp.
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