Young Dan,

You would think a coroner in those circumstances should have felt compelled to report it to the appropriate prosecuting authority.

Coroners have a wide scope of enquiry to get an understanding of what happened not limited by rules of evidence. Sometimes this seems to make them feel that they can let their hair down generally.

From the two ‘cases’ (albeit a small number of examples) it almost seems like when there is a death in custody the coroner picks a side and then just slots findings in to fit the side they have chosen.

Ok, I've read these posts and they are a bit concerning.

A few points, Keith first, the Qld Police Union has been demanding video cameras in all state watch houses since the recommendations of the Fitzgerald Enquiry, some 16 years ago. To this point State Governments have decided not to impliment that recommendation. So no need for tongue in cheek. Also you state a Logan case. Evidence or hearsay?

David, even better, you suspect the police union is dishonest and hypocritical. Is that bourne out of a personal gripe or just a personal feeling. You state your sure of that. How?

Aka, I'm assured all police stand by their union on this matter. Why? Because of their mans innocence. Mark my words, he'll be aquitted. Unfortunately not all of society wishes to pleasantly accompany police to police stations to be interviewed or charged, unbelievably, some even want to fight police...imagine that. Do they want to die in the process? No. Do police want to kill them? No. Accidents happen.

Aka again, accuses the police union of spitting the dummy etc. The union is not upset about the umpires decision and in fact if the DPP has recommended charges be laid then I bet you would have heard nothing. It's the process of how this has come about. Blatant political interference in the judicial process. Thats what is being objected to. Nothing sinister. Look at the events with an open mind. Don't assume consiracy.

People we need to speak facts, not state personal opinions and purport them to be facts.