Qld: CMC to review police move-on powers

AAP General News (Australia)
12-11-2008
Qld: CMC to review police move-on powers

Queensland's corruption watchdog wants to hear from people who have been the subject
of police officers using move-on powers.

Queensland police have broad powers to direct a person to move on or leave a public
place and if the direction isn't obeyed .. a person can be charged with the offence of
contravening the direction or requirement of a police officer.

Crime and Misconduct Commission chairman ROBERT NEEDHAM says the powers were significantly
expanded in 2006 and a review is needed.

An issues paper is available at www.cmc.qld.gov.au

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KEYWORD: POLICE QLD (BRISBANE)

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