Young v Dawson (No. 2) [2022] QCAT 48

Title: Young v Dawson (No. 2) [2022] QCAT 48
Date: January 13, 2022
Court or Tribunal: Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribuna
Decision Maker: Member Lember
HRA Sections: 21; 25
Rights Considered: Right to freedom of expression; Right to privacy and reputation
Other Legislation: Crime and Corruption Act 2001 (Qld) ss 219H, 219J, 452; Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (Qld) ss 9(1), 17(1), 18, 19, 20, 21; Police Service Administration Act 1990 (Qld) ss 1.4, 7.4, 11.20
Keywords: Criminal Law and Corrective Services: Police; Education, Training and Employment; Public Law Considerations
Summary: The applicant was a police officer who was charged with four disciplinary allegations and found guilty by the respondent. The Tribunal noted that it was required under the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) to have regard to the applicant’s human rights, and found that the applicant’s right to freedom of expression (section 21) and right to not have his reputation unlawfully attacked (section 25(b)) were potentially limited. The Tribunal was satisfied that limitations on these rights were consistent with the proper purpose of upholding public confidence in the police service and ensuring police discipline
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