Judge slams 'vigilante' child protection group over treatment of intellectually disabled man

Mr Justice Peter Kelly also described as “appalling” that a video, since taken down by Facebook, was posted on social media featuring the man - who is a ward of court on foot of evidence he lacks capacity - being confronted by several people and aggressively “interrogated”.

Judge slams 'vigilante' child protection group over treatment of intellectually disabled man

The president of the High Court has strongly criticised a “vigilante” child protection group over a “sting” operation which has had “serious consequences” for a vulnerable intellectually disabled man.

Mr Justice Peter Kelly also described as “appalling” that a video, since taken down by Facebook, was posted on social media featuring the man - who is a ward of court on foot of evidence he lacks capacity - being confronted by several people and aggressively “interrogated”.

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