The National Association of Practising Psychiatrists is opposed to the proposed legislation (Covid-19 [Emergency Measures] Act 2020 Bill) in Victoria that gives unfettered powers of detention to ‘authorised officers’ who are not sworn members of the Victoria Police Service, and are not subject to court oversight or review. Authorised officers need no special experience or…
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