IPCA recommends overhaul of police procedures for public protests

Wednesday 19 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Feb 2025, 5:16am

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has released a report following a two-year review into how protests are policed. The findings suggest police failed to protect individuals at one rally and made unlawful arrests at another. Activists and lawyers have expressed concern that new proposals could impact the right to protest.

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1. Waikato Times via The PostWed 19 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   Concern over proposed protest policing regime (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 19 Feb 2025, 5:16am

   Police training and procedures for protests need an overhaul - IPCA (opens in new tab)