‘Exceedingly heavy-handed’: ACT police criticised by magistrate for Tasering disabled Aboriginal woman
ACT police officers arrested Emma, a 12-year-old Aboriginal woman with a mental impairment, for violating her privacy and failing to produce evidence. The magistrate criticised the officers for using a stun gun on her despite not being able to resist. Emma was charged with multiple offences, including possess a knife without reasonable excuse.
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Published 09 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 09 Nov 2026, 14:20 UTC
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