Question regarding the strip-searching of religious leaders at Julie Bishop's office in 2014 and whether the government condones such actions against peaceful protestors. The Minister refers to a previous answer.

AnsweredQoN 5508Legislative Assembly
Asked
21 June 2016
Portfolio
Police

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Is the Minister aware that eight religious leaders were strip-searched at the electorate office of the Hon Julie Bishop MP, in Subiaco, in December 2014, and if so: (a) can the Minister provide the reason as to why this action was undertaken, and the legislative provisions that enabled this action; and (b) does the Barnett Government condone police conducting strip searches against peaceful protesters or protestors, not acting unlawfully or illegally?

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Answered
16 August 2016
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
56 days
I refer the Member to my response of 6 May 2015 to Question on Notice 3930.

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