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Attorney General admits inquiry into PSP action

The Attorney General's Office (PGR) is considering an inquiry into police actions following concerns about the legality of intervention in recent encampments. This follows a statement from the Minister of Internal Administration regarding the need to restore legality.

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While this concerns an investigation into police conduct, for a resident it signals that there is active legal and political scrutiny regarding recent enforcement actions in public spaces.

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