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Victoria to Explore Enhanced Police Powers After Fatal Stabbings
Following the fatal stabbing of two teenage boys in Melbourne, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced the government will explore granting police additional powers to combat violent crime, while acknowledging the need for community-based solutions.
Victoria to Explore Enhanced Police Powers After Fatal Stabbings
Following the fatal stabbing of two teenage boys in Melbourne, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced the government will explore granting police additional powers to combat violent crime, while acknowledging the need for community-based solutions.
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36% Bias Score
Jack's Law" Expansion Raises Concerns of Mass Surveillance in Queensland
Queensland's controversial "Jack's Law," permitting police to randomly search individuals, is expanding to all public spaces despite concerns about disproportionate targeting of marginalized groups and a lack of evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing knife crime; the law will become perma...
Jack's Law" Expansion Raises Concerns of Mass Surveillance in Queensland
Queensland's controversial "Jack's Law," permitting police to randomly search individuals, is expanding to all public spaces despite concerns about disproportionate targeting of marginalized groups and a lack of evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing knife crime; the law will become perma...
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52% Bias Score
Queensland Expands Tough-on-Crime Policies Amidst UN Criticism
The Queensland LNP government is expanding its "adult crime, adult time" policies, increasing police search powers, and eliminating pill testing, despite concerns about racial disparities and international criticism, prioritizing public safety over human rights concerns.
Queensland Expands Tough-on-Crime Policies Amidst UN Criticism
The Queensland LNP government is expanding its "adult crime, adult time" policies, increasing police search powers, and eliminating pill testing, despite concerns about racial disparities and international criticism, prioritizing public safety over human rights concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Rheinland-Pfalz to Grant Police Drone Interception Powers
The governing coalition in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, is proposing a law change to allow police to intercept suspicious drones, prompted by numerous drone flights near sensitive locations including military bases and industrial sites, alongside additional measures to increase police safety and addres...
Rheinland-Pfalz to Grant Police Drone Interception Powers
The governing coalition in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, is proposing a law change to allow police to intercept suspicious drones, prompted by numerous drone flights near sensitive locations including military bases and industrial sites, alongside additional measures to increase police safety and addres...
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44% Bias Score
Bavarian Police Act's "Impending Danger" Clause Faces Constitutional Challenge
Bavaria's Police Act allows police intervention based on "drohende Gefahr" (impending danger), even without a concrete threat, prompting a constitutional court challenge due to concerns about excessive surveillance and potential overreach; the court's decision will impact the balance between securit...
Bavarian Police Act's "Impending Danger" Clause Faces Constitutional Challenge
Bavaria's Police Act allows police intervention based on "drohende Gefahr" (impending danger), even without a concrete threat, prompting a constitutional court challenge due to concerns about excessive surveillance and potential overreach; the court's decision will impact the balance between securit...
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Expands Police Powers in Fentanyl Cases
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that police in Guelph lawfully accessed a drug dealer's text messages without a warrant during a 2017 fentanyl investigation, citing "exigent circumstances" due to the urgent need to prevent imminent drug deals and overdoses. This 6-3 decision expands police powers ...
Supreme Court Expands Police Powers in Fentanyl Cases
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that police in Guelph lawfully accessed a drug dealer's text messages without a warrant during a 2017 fentanyl investigation, citing "exigent circumstances" due to the urgent need to prevent imminent drug deals and overdoses. This 6-3 decision expands police powers ...
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56% Bias Score
Queensland Passes Controversial On-the-Spot Domestic Violence Orders
Queensland's parliament will likely pass a bill enabling police to issue immediate domestic violence orders without court oversight or victim consent, despite concerns about misidentification of victims as perpetrators and potential for increased systemic abuse; experts and advocacy groups raised co...
Queensland Passes Controversial On-the-Spot Domestic Violence Orders
Queensland's parliament will likely pass a bill enabling police to issue immediate domestic violence orders without court oversight or victim consent, despite concerns about misidentification of victims as perpetrators and potential for increased systemic abuse; experts and advocacy groups raised co...
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64% Bias Score
Berlin's Surveillance Powers Lower Than Other German States
A new report reveals Berlin has fewer state surveillance powers than other German states, scoring 209 compared to a high of 259; researchers found no significantly "surveillance-prone" agencies but highlighted the need for more transparency due to inconsistent data and public misperceptions.
Berlin's Surveillance Powers Lower Than Other German States
A new report reveals Berlin has fewer state surveillance powers than other German states, scoring 209 compared to a high of 259; researchers found no significantly "surveillance-prone" agencies but highlighted the need for more transparency due to inconsistent data and public misperceptions.
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24% Bias Score
NSW Hate Speech Laws Questioned After Police Reveal Antisemitic Incidents Were Organized Crime Operation
Following a series of antisemitic incidents in NSW, including an explosives-laden caravan initially believed to be a terrorist plot, the state government passed strict new laws criminalizing hate speech and restricting protests near places of worship. However, police later revealed the incidents to ...
NSW Hate Speech Laws Questioned After Police Reveal Antisemitic Incidents Were Organized Crime Operation
Following a series of antisemitic incidents in NSW, including an explosives-laden caravan initially believed to be a terrorist plot, the state government passed strict new laws criminalizing hate speech and restricting protests near places of worship. However, police later revealed the incidents to ...
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52% Bias Score
Bavarian Police Act's "Imminent Danger" Clause Sparks Debate
Bavaria's Article 11a PAG allows police preemptive action based on "drohende Gefahr" (imminent danger), enabling investigations even without immediate threat; this broad interpretation sparks debate about clarity, proportionality, and potential for abuse, particularly regarding surveillance and the ...
Bavarian Police Act's "Imminent Danger" Clause Sparks Debate
Bavaria's Article 11a PAG allows police preemptive action based on "drohende Gefahr" (imminent danger), enabling investigations even without immediate threat; this broad interpretation sparks debate about clarity, proportionality, and potential for abuse, particularly regarding surveillance and the ...
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64% Bias Score
Hesse Expands Police Powers with AI-Surveillance Law
The Hessian state parliament passed a law granting police expanded powers, including AI-powered video surveillance, extended preventative detention, and wider bodycam use, sparking controversy over civil liberties and due process.
Hesse Expands Police Powers with AI-Surveillance Law
The Hessian state parliament passed a law granting police expanded powers, including AI-powered video surveillance, extended preventative detention, and wider bodycam use, sparking controversy over civil liberties and due process.
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44% Bias Score
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