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Racial profiling fears raised as Queensland seeks to expand police search powers

Racial profiling fears raised as Queensland seeks to expand police search powers

Bill allows officers in certain locations to search people for weapons without having reasonable suspicionFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQueensland human rights organisations have warned the planned expansion of police powers by allowing them to search people for weapons could restrict personal freedoms and lead to racial profiling.The police powers and responsibilities amendment bill – also known as Jack’s Law – will allow Queensland officers to search people for weapons on public transport and in nightclub precincts, without reasonable suspicion to do so, using a metal detection wand.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup

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