The NSW government is introducing new bail laws which will make it tougher for NSW teenagers to get bail.

Outlines the NSW demerit points system – how it works, offences & demerit points, checking points etc.

Discusses recent case where sr detective faces allegations of drink driving offences & is protected by a statutory prohibition.

The recent AIC report noted an overall 55% decline in homicide incident rates in Australia since 1989-90.

What is a Sentence Indication? How to apply for a Sentence Indication in the Magistrates Court.

Police and lawyers use electronic surveillance and on-the-spot downloads from devices as basic tools in criminal trials.

How can we be confident that winners have won without cheating?

This tweet got Paul Chambers arrested and convicted for sending a menacing tweet under anti-terrorism laws in the UK.

Organisations need to identify and evaluate fraud risks, assess controls, and monitor them on an ongoing basis.

The use or threatened use of unlawful violence in a manner likely to cause a person of reasonable firmness to fear for their personal safety.

The rationale for protecting a juvenile offender's identity is primarily about the impact on rehabilitation prospects.

This newsletter includes summaries of recent media releases and new developments relating to healthcare law.

Last week AUSTRAC published Information Circular No. 76 - External Administration and AML/CTF Act obligations. The Information Circular confirms that a company under the control of an external administrator must still comply with all of its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Act).

The truth defence in defamation proceedings is becoming increasingly complex and difficult for journalists to make out.

Article warns that any police car can still pull over a driver at any time for the purpose of a random breath or drug test.

The Victorian government has committed to raising the age of criminal responsibility to 12, and then to 14.

Following the international trend towards criminalizing cartel offenses, the Australian Senate passed a bill on June 16 that amends the key antitrust law in Australia, the Trade Practices Act 1974, by introducing parallel civil and criminal sanctions on cartel conduct.

In the private sector bonuses are often given where performance targets are met and in order to incentivise performance.

UK Bribery Act 2010 to impact on Australian companies with UK links.

ASIC will diligently pursue regulatory action against both companies and individuals involved in corporate misconduct.