Re Singh, Miller and Brush

In this case, three applicants, Singh, Miller, and Brush, sought bail from the court while they were charged with offences including murder. The court had to consider whether the case against them was strong enough to warrant their continued detention and whether there had been any material changes in circumstances since their previous bail applications. The applicants argued that the case against them was weak or non-existent, especially since the crucial evidence sworn to by the investigating police officer, DSC Libbis, did not exist. The police officer admitted that his assertion in the objection to bail affidavit was an error.

The court concluded that the Crown had not provided any admissible evidence to support their case against the applicants. The court found that the police officer had sworn an affidavit without viewing the footage and that the evidence relied upon for the bail applications was false. The court emphasised the importance of objectivity and responsibility when police officers present information before the court on a bail application. The court decided to dismiss the bail applications and referred the matter to the Ethical Standards Command of the Queensland Police Service, the Minister for Police, and the Crime and Corruption Commission for investigations.