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If you are very sure, you have the right to make a citizen's arrest and to use reasonable force to detain the shoplifter.

Explanation of the meaning of consent in sexual assault cases & discusses recent case on this point.

The decision highlights the high evidentiary burden that plaintiffs in institutional abuse matters must overcome to succeed with their action.

Whistleblowing and Foreign Bribery Bills introduced into Senate confirm Australian Government's intention to increase corporate compliance requirements.

Over the years the general presumption in favour of bail has been tightened.

Ruth Lubrainschik has a "deep empathy for human struggle", and this deep empathy drives her interest in criminal law.

ASIC will also take into account whether a fit and proper person has been the subject of crimes such as serious fraud.

Witness J was tried, convicted and sentenced without public knowledge, and the transcript of proceedings was withheld.

It has never been more important for organisations to invest in technology to combat against cyber-crime and fraud.

This case emphasises the strict requirements for allegations of fraud to be clearly pleaded and properly particularised.

Efforts to detect and prosecute bribery and corruption in Australia will be more resourced, coordinated and focused.

Major reforms strengthen legal protections for victim-survivors & hold offenders more accountable.

Complex and multinational schemes are likely to mean that liquidators require extra time to commence proceedings.

For some time now, the Australian government has been reforming a number of aspects of the regulatory framework against improper corporate conduct.

The increasing use of FRT by businesses, police and security services needs new laws to protect the right to privacy.

The proposed laws address offenders in domestic relationships who mentally or psychologically abuse their partner.

Many of these COVID-19 health regulations could be here to stay, with hefty fines that accompany any breaches of them.