Kate Sinclair -

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In May 2024, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (‘LECC’) released an Issues Paper calling for submissions on questions around the legality and appropriateness of police bail check practices in NSW. This was prompted by growing concerns about the lawfulness of the police practice of entering private property without court authorisation, or reasonable suspicion of a breach of bail, to check compliance with bail conditions – particularly curfew and residence conditions.