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Operation Mantus

The Commission is investigating allegations that excessive force was used by a member, or members, of the New South Wales Police Force at a location in Northern New South Wales in September 2022 during the apprehension and arrest of [YPM1], a 14-year-old person, together with other issues arising from the detention of that young person in custody following his arrest.

Systemic issues within the NSW Police Force have arisen out of this incident, and they will form part of the Commission's investigation.
These systemic issues include the role of the custody manager who is responsible for people in custody; interviewing by Police of people after those people have received legal advice not to be interviewed; and the use of body worn video.

Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing - 3 to 6 April 2023

Notice of Public Hearing - 13 March 2023

Public Decision - 3 March 2023

Confidential Decision (made Public in an Amended Form on 3 April 2023) – 3 March 2023

Notice of Public Directions Hearing - 14 December 2022

Transcript

Transcript of Public Hearing - 26 May 2023

Transcript of Public Hearing - 25 May 2023

Transcript of Public Hearing - 6 April 2023

Transcript of Public Hearing - 5 April 2023

Transcript of Public Hearing - 4 April 2023

Transcript of Public Hearing - 3 April 2023

Transcript of Public Hearing - 13 March 2023

Transcript of Public Directions Hearing - 14 December 2022

Video

Video of Public Hearing 26 May 2023

Video of Public Hearing 25 May 2023 (Morning Session)

Video of Public Hearing 25 May 2023 (Late Morning Session)

Video of Public Hearing 25 May 2023 (Afternoon Session)

Video of Public Hearing - 6 April 2023

Video of Public Hearing - 5 April 2023

Video of Public Hearing - 4 April 2023 (Morning Session)

Video of Public Hearing - 4 April 2023 (Afternoon Session)

Video of Public Hearing - 3 April 2023 (Morning Session)

Video of Public Hearing - 3 April 2023 (Afternoon Session)

Video of Public Hearing - 13 March 2023

Video of Public Directions Hearing - 14 December 2022