Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 3 to 9 June 2019

In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:

The Crime of Possessing Child Abuse Material

A man who pleaded guilty to possessing over two million sexual images and videos of children has avoided a criminal record.

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High Crimes Rates Deter Residents from Pursuing Opportunities

A study found that living in high-crime areas deterred residents from seeking further education, pursuing higher paid jobs and establishing their own businesses.

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Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Can Now Sue the Church

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Morrison’s Election Has Sparked an Outbreak of Attempted Suicides on Manus

As detainees lose hope for the future, there’s been a spate of attempted suicides on Manus Island.

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There Are Now More Female than Male Lawyers in Australia

At least half of the lawyers in every Australian state and territory are women.

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The Law on Drug Possession in NSW

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The Coalition’s Silence on Treaty: An Interview With Indigenous Rights Activist Lynda-June Coe

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AFP Raids on Journalists: How Laws Against Terrorism and Espionage Are Actually Being Used

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The PM’s Religious Shackles: An Interview With Professor Philip Almond

The professor explains that Pentecostalism teaches that “the godly become wealthy”, and is at odds with “social justice, social equity, civil rights, and human rights”.

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The AFP Press Raids: Towards a Totalitarian State

The raids send a strong message that whistleblowers who report misconduct in government departments and journalists who inform the public about it will face criminal prosecution.

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Folau vs Rugby Australia: An Unfair Dismissal?

Israel Folau has launched unfair dismissal proceedings against Rugby Australia.

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When is it Illegal to Use A Vehicle’s Horn?

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Uber Drivers Are Not Employees, rules Fair Work Ombudsman

The decision could have significant implications for pay-per-job workers.

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If You’re Refused Bail, You’re Likely to Get a Harsher Sentence

A recent report found that those who are refused bail are more likely to receive a prison sentence than those who are out on bail for similar crimes.

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