Australian Prisons are Failing to Serve the Interests of Society
Unlike correctional centres in Scandinavian countries such as Norway and Denmark, Australian prisons have never been known for successfully rehabilitating inmates. While a commitment to rehabilitation is written into the mission statements of all Australian prisons, the reality is many...
Dozens of Festival Deaths “Potentially Preventable” With Pill Testing, Study Finds
A just released research paper inquiring into the circumstances of drug-related deaths at music festivals in this country, has found that 64 such fatalities transpired at events across Australia over the period from July 2000 until the end of 2019. Produced...
In What Circumstances Can Police Obtain a Search Warrant in NSW?
There are strict rules that regulate the circumstances in which police are legally permitted to enter and search a person’s property without the owner or occupier’s informed consent. In most cases, police will need to obtain an order from a...
In What Circumstances Can an Arrest Warrant Be Issued in NSW?
An arrest warrant empowers law enforcement officers to apprehend and take a person into custody without the officers having to separately establish the person is doing or has done something that is against the law. There are many circumstances in...
Religious Freedoms Revisited: Attorney-General to Spruik Discrimination Laws for Those of Faith
As the next round of federal parliament kicks off in weeks, it’s expected that attorney general Mark Dreyfus is set to reignite the debate around religious discrimination laws, and the prejudicial measures that serve to discriminate against LGBTIQ persons in relation...
“Open Justice Is Essential But Not Absolute”: The Decision to Withold Collaery’s Secrets
The crux of the issue regarding court transcripts relating to barrister Bernard Collaery’s 2021 attempt to remove secrecy provisions covering “six identified matters” in his since-dropped prosecution has been set out by ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum in her 9 January...
When Does Overtaking Become a Traffic Offence in New South Wales?
Being stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle can be frustrating, especially if you are running late for work or a meeting, or have had a hard day and just want to get home. But it’s important to be aware that unsafe...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 15 to 21 January 2024
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Pro-Palestinians Praise South Africa as Sydney Rallies for the 14th Week: In Photos Sydneysiders continued to rally against the genocide in Gaza and in support...
Boots, Bonnets and Trailers: Traffic Offences for Improperly Travelling In or On a Motor Vehicle
Whilst everyone enjoys a bit of fun, having your mate surf on the roof of your car is a stunt likely to come with a costly fine! The following outlines the NSW road rules regarding passengers safety in moving vehicle,...
When is it Illegal to Make a U-Turn in New South Wales?
All of us believe we know the road rules, but the reality is they are very complex and it’s almost impossible to know each and every intricacy of all of them by heart. One of the most misunderstood areas is...
