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The risk of PSOs using unnecessary physical force and inappropriately using weapons such as capsi- cum spray and batons remains because there is no independent monitoring and public reporting of how often PSOs use force compared to police and whether there are any concerning trends in the use of force by PSOs at particular train Read More …
Six Victorian councils have now agreed to pay back parking fines which were unlawfully issued, but there are suspicions there are many more yet to come forward. Glen Eira, Port Phillip and Stonnington councils have agreed to pay back thousands of parking fines, totalling almost $20 million, which were illegally reviewed by external contractors between Read More …
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From the Constitution Watch Archives Vault, the extremely hard to find Form 13 witness summons and production of documents in criminal jurisdiction, this document has been deleted from the Magistrates Court Forms ~ Could it be possible this administrative court want to provide an uneven playing field for those seeking justice in Criminal Jurisdiction within Read More …
The Attorney General of Victoria stated the Human Rights and Responsibilities act is in full force throughout the pandemic, section 12 states the following ~ CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT 2006 – SECT 12 Freedom of movement Every person lawfully within Victoria has the right to move freely within Victoria and Read More …
What this booklet covers This booklet is a general guide to help you when you deal with the police. It focuses on what police can and cannot do. The booklet covers things like arrest, being held in custody and searches. It also includes information about Protective Services Officers (PSOs). When dealing with the police Read More …
Victoria Police officers cannot be compelled to release footage from body-worn cameras in civil proceedings following a County Court decision last month which has prompted calls for urgent reform of the laws that regulate their use. The court ruling is expected to deny crucial evidence being tendered during civil trials that could prove an abuse of Read More …
Port of Portland Pty Ltd v Victoria [2010] HCA 44 (8 December 2010) Last Updated: 8 December 2010 HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA FRENCH CJ, GUMMOW, HAYNE, HEYDON, CRENNAN, KIEFEL AND BELL JJ PORT OF PORTLAND PTY LTD APPELLANT AND STATE OF VICTORIA RESPONDENT Port of Portland Pty Ltd v Victoria Read More …
The very basis of it all lies with the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (UK). The States created in this constitution within Section 106 are so “subject to this constitution” which means all legal principles that are embedded in the constitution are relevant to the States also, for so far they are not specifically Read More …
