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NSW Strip Searches Class Action and Investigations Registration
Slater and Gordon is conducting the Music Festival Strip Searches Class Action and investigating further claims for unlawful strip searches by NSW Police. Please click on the box below which reflects your circumstances to register:
Music Festival Strip Searches Class Action
Strip searches conducted by NSW Police at all music festivals in NSW between 22 July 2016 and 21 July 2022.
Music Festival Strip Searches Investigation
Strip searches conducted by NSW Police at all music festivals in NSW from 22 July 2022.
NSW Unlawful Strip Searches Investigation
Strip searches conducted by NSW Police on suspicion of drug possession, at all locations in NSW other than at a music festival, police station or in prison.
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I would like more information about the music festival strip searches class action or strip searches investigations.
More information about the class action, including the recent judgment, and the music festival strip searches investigation is contained here.
More information about the NSW Unlawful Strip Searches Investigation is contained here.
I am unsure which class action or investigation to register for.
We suggest you read both links in the previous question for information about the class action and investigations. If you are still unsure if any of these apply to you, please send us an email to stripsearch@slatergordon.com.au.
I was strip searched multiple times. What should I do?
If you were strip searched multiple times, we encourage you to register each strip search with the applicable investigation and / or current Festival Strip Searches Class Action.
Is my search by NSW Police considered a strip search?
A strip search may include any kind of search that is more invasive than a general, pat down search over the outside of your clothes. For example, it may include if:
You were asked to remove some or all of your clothing, other than a coat or jacket or similar outer clothing, or gloves, shoes, socks or hat; or Police officers looked under your clothing at your body or put their hands under or touched underneath your clothing.
What happens after I register?
We will provide you with updates on the progress of each matter and any potential claim for compensation that may be available to those affected.
By registering, your name will not appear on any Court documents or be provided to NSW Police or their lawyers, unless required by an order of the Court. If you are not sure whether you are a group member, or otherwise have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
Source: Slater and Gordon
Who May Be Eligible
Strip searches conducted by NSW Police at all music festivals in NSW between 22 July 2016 and 21 July 2022.
Source: Slater and Gordon
How to Register
Please click on the box below which reflects your circumstances to register
Register NowSource: Slater and Gordon
Frequently Asked Questions
I would like more information about the music festival strip searches class action or strip searches investigations.
More information about the class action, including the recent judgment, and the music festival strip searches investigation is contained here. More information about the NSW Unlawful Strip Searches Investigation is contained here.
I am unsure which class action or investigation to register for.
We suggest you read both links in the previous question for information about the class action and investigations. If you are still unsure if any of these apply to you, please send us an email to stripsearch@slatergordon.com.au.
I was strip searched multiple times. What should I do?
If you were strip searched multiple times, we encourage you to register each strip search with the applicable investigation and / or current Festival Strip Searches Class Action.
Is my search by NSW Police considered a strip search?
A strip search may include any kind of search that is more invasive than a general, pat down search over the outside of your clothes. For example, it may include if: You were asked to remove some or all of your clothing, other than a coat or jacket or similar outer clothing, or gloves, shoes, socks or hat; or Police officers looked under your clothing at your body or put their hands under or touched underneath your clothing.
What happens after I register?
We will provide you with updates on the progress of each matter and any potential claim for compensation that may be available to those affected. By registering, your name will not appear on any Court documents or be provided to NSW Police or their lawyers, unless required by an order of the Court. If you are not sure whether you are a group member, or otherwise have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
Source: Slater and Gordon
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