On Tuesday July 2, Assistant Commissioner Sharon Cowden hosted a training day for more than 70 QPS members to become Human Rights champions.
Acting Superintendent Kathleen Wedgwood, Victoria Police, Assistant Commissioner Cowden and Mr John Croker, Victoria Police
With phase one of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) coming into affect on July 1, it was an opportune time for Queensland Police Service (QPS) members from various commands, groups and regions, to continue their education on Human Rights legislation.
QPS members at the presentation were fortunate to hear from a number of key stakeholders including two Victoria Police representatives who shared the experience their department had with human rights legislation.
Deputy Commissioner Neroli Holmes from the Queensland Human Rights Commission (formerly the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland) took the opportunity to speak about the rights contained within the Human Rights Act, and the role the QHRC will play in promoting human rights culture within Queensland, as well
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