Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 13 to 19 March 2023

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

The Misconceptions of Pseudolegal Preachers – Part 1: Understanding the Law

Enjoying social benefits while avoiding legal obligations may seem enticing, but beware of those who misunderstand the law and legal process.

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Sydney Trans Rights Activists Protest UK TERF Kellie-Jay Keen: In Pictures

Activists gathered in Sydney’s Victoria Park over the weekend to make clear that preachers of hate are not welcome here.

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What is a Conspiracy in New South Wales Criminal Law?

A man’s conviction was overturned on appeal because it was not reasonable for any properly instructed jury to have found him guilty.

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The Misconceptions of Pseudolegal Preachers – Part 2: Baseless Legal Arguments

The arguments put forth by ‘sovereign citizens’ and other proponents of pseudolegal nonsense are legally unfounded and do not work.

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Get Ready for War With China Kids, as Albo’s Bashing Those Drums for Biden

Australia will spend billions on nuclear powered submarines, marking an escalation in the build-up to war against our biggest trading partner.

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Supreme Court Overrules Magistrate’s ‘Emotional’ Decision

The magistrate dismissed assault charges against a teacher, calling her prosecution “a classic case… of allowing lunatics to run an asylum.”

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The Misconceptions of Pseudolegal Preachers – Part 3: Knowing Your Rights

Sovereign citizens and other pseudolegal preachers continue to spout nonsense such as the Magna Carta applies to present day Australia.

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Jarryd Hayne Faces Third Trial Over Sexual Assault Allegation

The former NRL star is before court to face a third jury trial over the same allegation.

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“Doing the Bidding of the United States”: Senator Shoebridge on the Dan Duggan Extradition

On US request, our government is detaining “an Australian citizen, who’s never previously been charged with, let alone convicted of, a crime”.

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Got a Fetish for Upskirt Photos? Work for Service NSW

The driver made a formal complaint after her upskirt photo was reviewed by Service NSW staff and sent to her home address.

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Albanese Condemns Refugees Detained Offshore for a Decade to No Future

The government voted down a bill which would have brought genuine refugees inhumanely held offshore for a decade to the mainland.

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Is it a Crime to Help Another Avoid Arrest or Conviction?

Helping a loved-one or another to avoid arrest or conviction could land you on the wrong side of the law.

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What Happened to the ICAC’s Corruption Investigation of Gladys?

After ‘endless delays’, ICAC now says it won’t release its findings until after the state election.

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Violet Coco Wins District Court Appeal, But NSW Police Continue to Target Climate Protesters

The District Court Judge quashed the climate defender’s convictions, which had been based on fabricated police evidence.

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Rights Commission on How an Australian Human Rights Act Should Operate

The Australian Human Rights Council has issued a position paper on a federal Human Rights Act. It’s now up to Albanese to enact it.

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Arson: A Weapon of Damage, Destruction and Death Throughout the Ages

The nefarious use of fire has produced power, profit and enabled plunder, persecution and punishment since time immemorial.

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What Drug Diversion Programs Are Available in New South Wales?

A thumbnail sketch of the cannabis cautioning scheme, youth and pre-court diversion, the MERIT program and the NSW Drug Court.

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“If Not Us, Then Who?”: An Interview With Animal Justice Party Candidate Alison Waters

The Party has recently introduced several successful reforms to protect animals, and hopes to build on this beyond the state election.

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Should Football Players Get Compensation for Their Injuries?

Former players have brought a class action against the AFL for injuries sustained over their careers.

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How Long Will Illicit Drugs Remain Detectable in My System?

The duration of time a drug is likely to remain detectable depends on a range of factors; but here’s a general guide.

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Seen to Be Taking Action: Sydney Climate Coalition’s James Supple on the Safeguard Mechanism

The PM claims to be addressing climate, but under his reforms “emissions could significantly increase… [as] companies can actually buy their way out.”

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“Disgraceful” Police Officer is Allegedly at It Again

An officer who was allowed to keep his job despite being convicted of “disgraceful and improper conduct” is facing fresh misconduct allegations.

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Can a Person Consent to Sexual Activity Whilst Intoxicated?

A person cannot consent to sexual activity if “so affected by alcohol or another drug as to be incapable of consenting”.

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Albanese Gifts Australian Autonomy to US, as We Become Frontline in War on China

Our PM thinks it’s sensible to spend $368 billion on submarines and thereby have our nation classed as a ‘threat’ by our biggest trading partner.

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Australian Prison Life: Part 1, What’s Life Really Like Inside Prison?

A fascinating, first-hand account of what it’s really like to serve time inside an Australian prison.

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In Our Blood: Sex Worker Rights Advocate Julie Bates Reflects on the ABC Miniseries

The ABC program In Our Blood explores the Australian approach to HIV/AIDS in the 1980s, including Julie Bates’ key role in assisting affected communities.

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