NSW police settle trespass case after visiting Indigenous children’s home 150 times in 20 months
NSW police have settled a trespass case brought by two Indigenous mothers after officers conducted over 150 bail check visits to their home in 20 months. The complainants argued that many of the late-night visits lacked court authorization and caused significant distress to their families.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding police conduct, the treatment of Indigenous families, and the legal boundaries of bail compliance monitoring.
NSW police settled the case after officers attended a woman’s home more than 150 times over 20 months, including at night. Composite: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design/Getty Images NSW police settled the case after officers attended a woman’s home more than 150 times over 20 months, including at night. Composite: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design/Getty Images New South Wales NSW police settle trespass case after visiting Indigenous children’s home 150 times in 20 months Trespass case launched by two mothers settled after officers often went to families’ houses between midnight and 4am
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Two Indigenous mothers have settled a trespass case against New South Wales police, after officers turned up at one of their homes 150 times in 20 months to conduct bail checks on her sons.
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