NSW police commissioner made last-minute bid to hold closed-door hearings into Sydney anti-Herzog protest
Summary
The New South Wales police commissioner requested last minute to hold parts of the inquiry into the Sydney anti-Herzog protest in private, delaying the investigation. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) will now conduct a mix of public and private hearings to examine police actions during the February protest.Key Facts
- The NSW police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, asked for some hearings to be closed to the public less than two weeks before they were set to start.
- The protest occurred on 9 February in Sydney’s town hall area and saw violence with injuries to protesters and officers.
- Police were recorded using force, including punching protesters and detaining worshippers performing sunset prayers.
- More than 30 people were charged after the protest, but some charges have been dropped.
- Lecc launched the investigation after public outcry over police conduct during the protest.
- Lecc argues public hearings are necessary due to widespread public interest and existing information in the public domain.
- The inquiry will start with a public statement on 19 October, then continue with private hearings, followed by more public hearings involving senior police.
- The investigation will look into the use of pepper spray, arrest powers, police force, and protest planning.
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