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Media Release: Protocols to guide police strip searches may not exist
19 July 2019 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) supports the New South Wales Coroner’s call for NSW Police to release its strip search protocols,...

Media Release: Redfern Legal Centre says strip search intimidation claim must be investigated
11 July 2019 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) is calling on the Deputy State Coroner Harriet Graham to refer any police officer...

RLC eBulletin: June 2019
Our June e-Bulletin highlights a groundbreaking new legal service at RLC, along with updates on some of our current law reform and advocacy work. Topics...

Media Release: Redfern Legal Centre calls on NSW Police to immediately release internal police document...
Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) is calling for the immediate release of an internal police document that reportedly reveals that police are incorrectly applying strip-search laws....

Media Release: Police reported admission that strip search powers are being breached
Redfern Legal Centre calls for immediate action on strip search laws, following the reported admission by NSW Police Force that officers have potentially breached strip...

Media Release: Legal Profession Calls on Police Minister to Address Strip Searches As New Figures...
4 June 2019 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prominent members of the legal profession, including former NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Nicholas Cowdery QC and former...

Media Alert: Panel Discussion: Does NSW Have a Strip Search Problem?
This Thursday, 16 May at 6pm, Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) is hosting a free panel discussion on strip search laws in New South Wales. The...

RLC Media Release: Commuters subjected to another police search operation at Central Station
‘Privacy screens’ have once again been erected at Central Station in a high foot traffic area at one of Australia’s busiest train stations. 3 May...

Media Alert: Truth Justice and the Redfern Way: A Fundraiser for Redfern Legal Centre
Book now for Redfern Legal Centre’s big night of comedy! Get ready for a huge night of laughs when Australia’s hottest comedians stand up for...

RLC eBulletin: April 2019
This e-Bulletin looks at sexual harassment in the workplace and highlights RLC’s collaborative efforts to raise awareness, reform laws and create change. Topics covered include:...