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

By using social media, purveyors of hate crimes have easy access to a wider and increasingly disenfranchised audience.

The popular social media campaign by the NSW Police Force is a quick and cost effective method to deliver key messages.

Despite many recent data breaches, corporate Australia remains susceptible to sophisticated cyber security attacks.

The Australian Cyber Security Centre recommends eight mitigation strategies as a baseline defence against cyber crime.

NSW drink driving offenders will face new penalties and be required to fix alcohol Interlock devices to their vehicles.

From targeting suspicious drones, to weaponising their own, police are using unmanned aerial vehicles to target crime.

The UK Bribery Act creates a strict liability offence for corporates and partnerships of failing to prevent bribery occurring within the organisation. The only defence is if the corporate had put in place "adequate procedures" designed to stop incidences of corruption.

Young people need to be aware of the possible criminal consequences of sexting and posting such images on the internet.

While Australia's legal framework is distinct, the echoes of systemic force, racial profiling, and denial of accountability ring loud.

Discusses the Alan Jones case.

Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli considers Australia's attempt to finally update its bribery legislation.

Scammers often seek to confer legitimacy by impersonating reputable law firms or IP practitioners.

This dual legal framework reflects the law's focus on both potential harm and intent.

Both lawyers said they had never encountered such a strange murder case, and could find no legal precedent to draw upon.

Challenging an offence in court opens you up to higher penalties and possibly a criminal record. .

A 33-year-old woman alleging that she was sexually assaulted in 1999 whilst a student at a school in Queensland.