Police Powers, Procedures and the Case for Transparency
Police, vested with exceptional powers, are not ordinary citizens. Transparency in evaluation of their actions is essential.
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ACT Government / Australian Federal Police / Discrimination/Racism / Former Commissioner / Government / Law / Racism / Rule of Law
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