Police Union attack Quigley over chase laws

OUTRAGEOUS: WA Police Union boss George Tilbury attacks shadow Attorney General John Quigly over his comments about police pursuit laws. Source: PerthNow

THE WA Police Union has labelled shadow Attorney-General John Quigley's criticisms of new pursuit laws as "outrageous" and nothing more than "political grandstanding".

Union President George Tilbury has reinforced his support of the emergency driving legislation after seeking urgent legal advice about claims made by Mr Quigley in Parliament this week.

The new laws are designed to protect officers from prosecution while carrying out a chase and deter drivers from evading police, with hoons facing a minimum six months' detention if they drive recklessly while fleeing police

But Mr Quigley told parliament late on Tuesday that the legislation put the burden of proof on police officers, who would now have to prove in court they believed they were driving safely.

The union has rejected the Opposition's claims.

"Our position has not changed and we fully support this Bill which is in the best interests of our members," Mr Tilbury said.

"This Bill provides additional protection to the hard working police officers across the State and does not remove any of the existing defences already contained within the Criminal Code.

"Mr Quigley's outrageous claims amount to nothing more than political grandstanding. "

Police Minister Liza Harvey introduced the legislation last month, which is expected to be passed in the final sitting days of Parliament this year.

The proposed legislation also hands drivers who kill or injure other road users while being chased by police a minimum 12 months in jail.

ashlee.mullany@news.com.au

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