Most civilized countries do have such a law. I would expect Australia to have one as well.
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stoy@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
Is there a law for abuse of authority?
In Sweden we have a crime called “Tjänstefel”, which translates to “Misconduct in public office”, which is used to prosecute government officials, usually police and security guards, for not following the rules.
realitaetsverlust@piefed.zip 1 day ago
Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Yes we do, but we’re not civilised
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Fun, but not civilised
CTDummy@piefed.social 1 day ago
Yes there is he will likely face the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, an independent body, and be investigated internally by NSW police. Fucking with evidence is also a big no no and cops have been charged for attempting to destroy body cam footage among other things before. If NSWPol refer him to DPP he is likely cooked.