For our first session of the year, we will be holding an open discussion with Barrister Adam Chernok about current cases on police misconduct, both civil and criminal cases. We're hoping this will be a space to build expertise, skills and community to improve our litigation and systemic advocacy in this space.

For those who want to join, we'll have social drinks after if there's enough interest (venue suggestions welcome!).

CPD session: Police Misconduct

Format

The format of the CPD will be an open discussion to share issues and cases, followed by a Q+A. Please bring along casework questions relating to any issues involving police accountability, (criminal and civil).

Eligibility

The community of practice is open to:

Defence lawyers,
Community lawyers, and
Lawyers doing police torts work.

Other workers and lawyers are welcome to attend upon request.

Please note the sessions are not open to lawyers doing a substantial portion of prosecutorial work or currently prosecuting matters, lawyers who are employed of or briefed by the Victorian Government Solicitors Office or the Australian Government Solicitor to intervene in criminal proceedings, or lawyers who defend the Victorian or Commonwealth Government against police torts. Please have a look at the Terms of Reference if you'd like more information about the group.

Accessibility

Please note:

access to the building is via a ramp or stairs;
the event room can be accessed via the lift on the main floor; and
the building has accessible toilets and automatic doors.

Please let us know if you have any other accessibility requirements.

Inquiries

Please contact Odette at the Police Accountability Project with any inquiries, at ella.dunstan@imcl.org.au