Inquest into the death of Anthony Gilbert

Case Number: 2019/33159

Findings Date: 19 April 2023

Magistrate: Elizabeth Ryan

CORONIAL LAW | death of a man from acute alcohol intoxication; whether police should have detained him as an intoxicated person; whether police acted appropriately when returning him to his home address

Responses

Recommendations

The Commissioner NSW Police Force

That consideration be given to further training and education as to how police officers are advised to respond to intoxicated people who do not meet the criteria for detention under Part 16 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002.