Analysis of briefing tapes: Police powers review briefing paper

This briefing paper presents the findings of an analysis of 136 records of interview conducted by the Queensland Police Service in early August 1988. The analysis was undertaken by officers from the Research and Prevention Division of the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) as part of the CJC's monitoring of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 1997. 

The purpose of the study was to ascertain the extent of police compliance with the requirements of the Act relating to the questioning of suspects, and to identify any issues which might require remedial action by the Queensland Police Service.