Security and law enforcement
Safety-first guidance for complaints involving police, security, detention, immigration, corrections or other law-enforcement bodies.
Start a petitionIssues this sector may cover
- Police misconduct allegation
- Unlawful detention or rights concern
- Immigration or correctional-service complaint
Information to gather
- Date, location, unit and officers where safely known
- Witness, custody, medical or documentary evidence
- Immediate safety status and previous complaint references
Popular complaint guides
How to prepare a police misconduct complaint
Prioritise immediate safety, record the incident accurately and avoid publishing sensitive witness or security information.
How to document an unlawful-detention concern
Record the person's identity, custody location, arrest circumstances, dates, access to counsel and urgent welfare concerns.
Official starting source
Confirm the current channel and requirements directly with the responsible institution.
National Human Rights Commission ↗PetitionDesk route information reviewed 2026-08-11.