NSW police spent $24m on legal settlements, including for battery and false imprisonment
by Michael McGowan from World news | The Guardian on (#57W0P)
Police defended and settled almost 300 civil claims against officers during the last financial year
The New South Wales police spent $24m of taxpayer money on almost 300 civil legal claims brought against officers during the last financial year.
The figure, obtained by the NSW Greens, includes settlements for serious misconduct claims including battery, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
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