NSW police argument that unlawful strip-search was necessary is ‘outrageous’, class action lawyer says

New South Wales police face criticism for strip-searching women during music festivals despite admitting the practice was unlawful. The court heard that in 2018, a search on Raya Meredith, who later became a lead plaintiff in a class action against NSW police, was deemed unlawful and unjustified. Police have admitted to conducting potentially unlawful strip searches on thousands of people between 2016 and 2022, including children, raising serious questions about their actions. The case has been shortened as part of these investigations.