Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 18 to 24 November 2024

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

Human Trafficking Offences in Australia: More Common Than Some May Think

A man has been sent to prison after taking his wife and children overseas, confiscating his wife’s passport, abandoning her and returning with their children.

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Toughening of Bail and Discrepancies in Decision-Making Contribute to Rise in Prison Population

A new report explains some of the reasons behind the skyrocketing number of people held in custody pending the finalisation of their criminal cases.

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Senate Recommends Rejecting Removal of Requirement for AG’s Consent to Prosecute Genocide

A Senate inquiry has recommended against removing the requirement that genocide prosecutions must be approved by the Attorney General.

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NSW Government to Continue Anti-Protest Regime, Despite Public Opinion Being Against It

Our state government will continue with its anti-protest regime, despite all but one of 1400 submissions being against it.

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The Difference Between Act of Indecency, Indecent Assault, Sexual Act and Sexual Touching

Controversial broadcaster Alan Jones is facing 26 charges including act of indecency, indecent assault and sexual touching.

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Sexual Abuse Charges Against Alan Jones Follow a Legacy of Racism and Misogyny

The 83-year old former broadcaster faces 26 charges involving eight complainants.

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Authorities Crack Down on Neo-Nazis as Prominent Figure Openly Threatens Terrorism

Victorian police are cracking down on the state’s neo-Nazis, after more than a year of public demonstrations on the streets of four states.

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A Win for Climate Justice: Newcastle Harbour Exclusion Zone Revoked for Rising Tide

“[T]hey care more about protecting their corporate mates, than they care about democracy… It is a cowardly response.”

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Victorian Medicinal Cannabis Drivers to No Longer Face Automatic Loss of Licence, But NSW Continues Zero Tolerance

While Victoria proposes to give courts the discretion not to disqualify medicinal cannabis users, New South Wales continues its zero tolerance approach to drug driving.

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International Criminal Court Issues Global Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The court issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister over war crimes alleged to have been committed in Gaza.

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Japan to Join Broadening US Force Posture in North Australia, Unless Trump Pulls the Plug

A meeting of Australian, US and Japanese defence ministers has announced Japanese troops will be stationed in the Northern Territory alongside US Marines.

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Local Court Magistrates to Be Given the Title of Judges in New South Wales

The change reflects the importance of judicial officers in the state’s busiest jurisdiction.

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