Fionn wrote:on_one_wheel wrote:Perhaps it would make sense to deny everyone legal representation in ALL cases so as to save costs ... said no one ever, other than perhaps the qld police who's cases are probably so flimsy they wouldn't hold up against a fresh out if law school, legal aid lawyer.
Since when did the police start caring how much Joe Bloggs spends on representation?
Sounds extremely fishy, I'm amazed it's even legal.
Personally I think QLD police have something to hide like an unfair, biased and dishonest system.
QCAT and all CAT's are step one in the legal process, you and the police can appeal the outcome of the case to the Supreme court if you wish, where you will be allowed representation (as will the police) and be liable for your own legal fees and possible costs of the police if you lose.
That's why its so laughable when people cry its a police state, as QCAT gives you a very low cost way to challenge the police's decisions, its pretty much the opposite of a police state.
Sure you can appeal, however the issue appears to be that your not allowed representation.
It's definitely not right, if they're decisions are sound then what's the issue with rolling in with a lawyer?
My bet is they know that in most cases they'd loose.