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NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon moved to block public watchdog hearings into police violence

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NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has intervened to prevent the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission from holding public hearings regarding police conduct. The watchdog intended to examine senior officers concerning their management of recent anti-Herzog protests in Sydney.

This last-minute action effectively blocks a public inquiry into the handling of the demonstrations. The move highlights a tension between police leadership and the oversight body tasked with investigating allegations of police violence and procedural misconduct.

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