State to file amended defence after judge says it was illogical to find searches are reasonable and illegal
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The New South Wales government’s claim that strip-searches at music festivals could be reasonable – even if a judge finds they were unlawful – has been criticised in court as illogical.
The allegation, which was made in the state government’s defence to a class action by festival-goers, was questioned in the NSW supreme court during a brief hearing on Thursday.
Continue reading…State to file amended defence after judge says it was illogical to find searches are reasonable and illegalFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government’s claim that strip-searches at music festivals could be reasonable – even if a judge finds they were unlawful – has been criticised in court as illogical.The allegation, which was made in the state government’s defence to a class action by festival-goers, was questioned in the NSW supreme court during a brief hearing on Thursday. Continue reading…