Sydney Protest Inquiry

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 19 Oct

   Edwards said a common recollection from people present at the briefing was that “officers were clearly told the protest was intended to remain static and that a march was not to be permitted”.

   2 outlets · The Guardian
2. 20 Oct

   In a separate video, bodycam footage shows a police officer saying “try to walk him in the shit” after a protester was arrested.

   2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 5 articles

• 20 Oct Bodycam video shows police officer shoving Herzog protester before ‘I punched him in the head’ boastIn Sydney, bodycam footage from February has been shown in court during proceedings involving protests against Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The video displays an officer pushing protester Wenzel Auch to the ground before boasting about punching him while he was down. Lawyer Nick Hanna argues that this and other videos reveal patterns of unlawful police conduct, including excessive force and improper arrests…The Guardian
• 19 Oct New video of Sydney Town Hall protest shows excessive force, court toldA video shown in court illustrates what protesters claim was excessive force by police during a demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney in February. Sixteen protesters, including Adam Adelpour, face charges such as assaulting police and are set for trial next July. The footage shows officers using aggressive methods like grabbing protesters by the head or neck while dispersing them…ABC News (AU)
• 19 Oct The police watchdog should not do its work behind closed doorsThe Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is set to begin private hearings into NSW Police's handling of a February protest against Israeli President Herzog, despite a large number of public complaints about police behavior during the event. Chief Commissioner Peter Johnson plans for most evidence to be heard in secret, citing concerns over social cohesion, but the article argues that transparency is crucial for…Sydney Morning Herald
• 19 Oct Commissioner’s SCG briefing, police miscommunications in spotlight at Town Hall protest inquiryThe Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is investigating the chaotic February 9 protest against Israeli President Herzog in Sydney, focusing on police use of force and communication issues during the event. The inquiry heard that Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon led a briefing at the SCG without prepared notes or slides where senior officers gave inconsistent accounts of instructions given to lower-ranking police. Over…Sydney Morning Herald
• 19 Oct ‘Limited evidence’ of protester violence at Sydney demonstration against Israeli president Isaac Herzog visitThe Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) has launched an inquiry into a February protest in Sydney against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. So far, the Lecc found that while there was limited evidence of physical violence by protesters, videos showed police using excessive force, including punching and grabbing Muslim worshippers during prayers. The commission is investigating issues like police use…The Guardian

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