From Cop to Crusader: The Man Who Beats Lie Detector Tests
It might seem strange that police would charge someone for training others to beat a polygraph test, rather than getting rid of the faulty method itself. But that is exactly what happened in the US, where former police officer Doug...
‘Ice’ Dealers to Face Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has linked the increase in domestic violence to the drug “ice”, and has called upon governments to introduce mandatory minimum sentences for methylamphetamine dealers and manufacturers. In a press conference, Mr Scipione stated that: “We have...
Crazy Criminal Costumes
On Monday, 7 September 2015, a man wearing a mutant ninja turtle mask was captured on CCTV footage (see above) stealing a BMW motorcycle from a Melbourne car dealership. The character he chose was Leonardo, the one with the blue...
Pro-Life Activists to be Banned from Protesting Near Abortion Clinics
Advocates of women’s rights have had a battle on their hands of late, with conservative MP Fred Nile introducing a series of Bills into parliament in May of this year which, if passed, would make it harder to get abortions....
Sex Work and the Law
From Hollywood to vocal anti-trafficking groups, sex work has long been demonised as criminal behaviour. However, Amnesty International has now recognised that this should not be the case, passing a resolution saying that sex work should be decriminalised. At an...
Lessons Learnt from the Ashley Madison Saga
The names, email addresses and sexual fantasies of millions of Ashley Madison users were revealed after hackers accessed and posted the information online. Since then, there have been numerous hate crimes, attempts to extort people and two apparent suicides. What...
Deporting Non-Citizens Who Commit Crimes
For many visitors to Australia who are accused of committing crimes, navigating our legal system is an arduous task. One of the most frequently asked questions by those on work and travel visas who are going through the courts is: how will...
Torture at Detention Centres
The Federal Government has found its treatment of asylum seekers under increasing scrutiny from human rights groups following reports that detainees at the Nauru and Manus Island facilities were sexually and physically abused. Since those allegations, the government passed the...
True Crime: Six Unsolved Australian Murders – Part 2
Did you enjoy part 1 of our special series about unsolved Australian murder mysteries? If so, be prepared for three more enthralling cases that have left authorities scratching their heads. 4. Sarah MacDiarmid 23-year-old Scottish-Australian woman Sarah MacDiarmid mysteriously disappeared...
Does Prison Overcrowding Warrant Lighter Penalties?
Prison overcrowding is a major problem right across the state, with some prisons already operating at more than 70% beyond capacity. Many of our previous blogs have discussed the impact of overcrowding on the ability of inmates to access education...
