Public divided after police officers are armed with SUBMACHINE GUNS to patrol Melbourne's streets over fears of Christmas terror attacks

December 20, 2017
Liberty Victoria in the News
Criminal Justice, Government, Regulation and Equality

Crimes Amendment (Ramming of Police Vehicles) Bill 2017

Liberty Victoria is opposed to the Crimes Amendment (Ramming of Police Vehicles) Bill 2017 (“the Bill”). We note that the Bill has been introduced by the Coalition Opposition. There is simply no need...
August 10, 2017
Submission
Criminal Justice

Justice Legislation Amendment (Protective Services Officers and Other Matters) Bill 2017

Liberty Victoria is opposed to the proposed expansion of the powers of Protection Services Officers (PSOs) through the measures set out in the Justice Legislation Amendment (Protective Services...
June 5, 2017
Submission
Criminal Justice

Privacy concerns over new DNA laws for cops

December 13, 2016
Liberty Victoria in the News
Criminal Justice

Police killer parole changes 'interfere with judicial independence'

December 7, 2016
Liberty Victoria in the News
Criminal Justice

Educate senior police on racism, human rights group urges

A reluctance to acknowledge the existence of racial profiling and a misunderstanding of how racism can be part of police practice underscores the need for better education in the Victoria Police,...
August 17, 2013
Press Release
Criminal Justice, Government, Regulation and Equality