Aboriginal advocacy and legal groups critical of Tasmania Police conduct, while lack of after-hours legal support questioned

Adam Holmes
January 12 2019 - 6:00pm
Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania chairman Michael Mansell raised concerns about the treatment of a 13-year-old girl in police custody this week.
Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania chairman Michael Mansell raised concerns about the treatment of a 13-year-old girl in police custody this week.

THE alleged wrongful overnight detention and strip-searching of a 13-year-old Aboriginal girl in Hobart reveals issues with Tasmania Police’s treatment of Aboriginal people, legal and advocacy groups believe.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

Get the latest Launceston news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.