Report on the Dangers of Wrongful Identification in Custody
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- 17 pages
Summary
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The Corruption and Crime Commission reviewed police investigations into the wrongful detention of a man who was arrested under an incorrect name.
The Commission concluded that inadequate identity checks after the arrest led to the man being unlawfully detained overnight.
The Commission considered the initial criminal investigation inadequate and questioned the police conclusion that there was insufficient evidence for a deprivation of liberty charge.
The Commission acknowledged that police corrected deficiencies after receiving a draft report, while expressing concern about their quality assurance process.
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- Conclusion
The Commission considers the WA Police investigations to be inadequate.
- Conclusion
The Commission does not consider the officers initially arrested the man with a purpose to unlawfully deprive him of his liberty.
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Report on the dangers of wrongful identification in custody
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Media Release - Report on the Dangers of Wrongful Identification in Custody
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