ArticleYouth detainees riot at Banksia Hill Youth Prison in WA on NYERestorative justice advocate and other prison abolitionists launched a class action against Banksia Hill.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticlePaying cash for purchases over $10,000? You could end up in prisonThe proposed law could help stamp out tax evasion and money laundering, but it may also be an attack on civil liberties.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleCriminal offences relating to drug precursorsCriminal laws in Australia target drug precursors in order to stop the local production of illicit drugs.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleNew evidence casts further doubt on death of Mhelody BrunoThe Filipina transgender woman died as a result of being strangled unconscious by RAAF corporal Rian Toyer.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleTime to repeal the NSW crime of offensive languageFollowing an anti-same sex marriage protest in Sydney, three CARR activists were charged with using offensive language.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleWhat is a Voir Dire?A voir dire is essentially " a trial within trial" where matters of evidence are heard by a judge alone, without a jury.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleCOVID-19: Sweeping changes to Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) procedures in NSWAs COVID-19 continues, the Chief Magistrate of the Local Court NSW, makes further arrangements to protect court users.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Sydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleNew law broadens ID-checking and move-on police powers at airportsThe Police Powers at Airports Bill was passed with bipartisan support in the name of terrorism and national security.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleLaw enforcement outwits alleged criminal syndicates: The ANOM AppSummary and commentary on the Anom App story.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleCriminal law barristers quit legal profession in drovesThe pandemic takes a heavy toll on criminal law barristers, with new figures showing that many are considering quitting.AustraliaLaw Practice ManagementSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleSydney Kebab Shop Shooting May Be Linked to Organised CrimeInvestigations are now underway as to whether the shooting is part of a spate of shootings across Sydney.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleSome COVID-19 restrictions are easing, although other public health orders remainLegislative changes will allow NSW to fire up the economy from COVID-19, and will allow more personal freedoms.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Sydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleThe offence of intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging property in NSWOffence discussed and recent case example.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleGovernment criminalises Aussies who use travel bubble as a stepping stoneTo stop Australians from using NZ as a stepping stone to other countries, a new biosecurity determination was implemented.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleGovernment ignores vital domestic and family violence reducing solutionsIf implemented immediately, two important changes would dramatically increase women and children's safety within weeks.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticlePosting about politicians? The NSW Police Force may have you in their sightsProactive policing is part of a global trend towards trying to sniff out criminals before they commit any offences.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleAustralian law firms can sack lawyers who criticise clientsAustralian law allows freedom of information, opinion and expression, but not an unfettered right to freedom of speech.AustraliaEmployment and HRSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleNSW police officer charged with assaulting First Nations teenagerThis charging of the police constable is a trend towards other charges relating to crimes against First Nations people.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleThe violence of the frontier wars has never really endedThe shooting of a Warlpiri man in 2019 is classed as one of the over 420 Aboriginal deaths in custody since 1991.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleHow can I check if I have a criminal record in New South Wales?Some employers require criminal record checks both before engagement and at regular intervals during employment.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers