IMARC Protest Group Proceeding (Class Action)

This group proceeding is brought on behalf of persons who were present at the protest outside of the International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne, on 30 October 2019 between 11:44am and 12:35pm, and suffered harm as a result of being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) foam, also known as capsicum spray, administered by police officers.

The plaintiff alleges the police officers’ conduct was an unreasonable, unlawful and disproportionate use of force constituting battery and assault. The plaintiff also alleges that the police officers’ conduct engaged and limited the plaintiff’s rights under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic).