Law and You: Misconduct in Public Office (Criminal)

Ian Macdonald found guilty of misconduct in public office

Ian Macdonald found guilty of misconduct in public office Source: AAP/ David Moir

Recently, a number of former Hong Kong officials were convicted of the crime, Misconduct in Public Office. Turning back our attention to Australia, do we have similar regulations and laws? Winmas Yu asks Clifford To in this episode of Law and You, what kind of behaviour would leads to the accusation of Misconduct in Public Office.



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