Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 24 to 30 March 2025

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

Next in Donald Trump’s Authoritarian Crosshairs: Law Firms and Lawyers

Trump’s executive order to crush law firms and revoke clearances for lawyers not aligned with his interests has stark parallels with Nazi Germany.

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The Church is Not Liable for Child Sexual Abuse by Priests, as Clergy Are Not Employees

The High Court of Australia ruled that the Catholic Church cannot be liable for child sexual abuse perpetrated by its priests

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New South Wales Launches Yet Another Crackdown on Youth Crime

The latest police blitz is part of a broader regime focused on incarcerating troubled youths, rather than diverting them away from the system.

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Police Should Not Decide Bail for Fellow Officers: An Interview with Former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern

An independent body should be responsible for making initial bail decisions regarding police officers charged with criminal offences.

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Will Australian Leaders Extradite Dan Duggan to an Authoritarian USA?

Despite the dubious nature of the allegations, our politicians are still considering extraditing the Australian father-of-six to the US.

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Political Block on Atrocity Prosecutions Remains, As Major Parties Reject Genocide Reforms

The major parties have voted down a bill that would have allowed prosecutions for genocide to occur without the Attorney-General’s approval.

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NSW Court Registry Data Breach Threatens to Further Erode Confidence in Justice System

The leak involves around 9,000 court documents including court attendance notices, specifics of AVOs and sensitive affidavits.

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Schoolyard Assault Highlights Trend Towards Violence in Youth Culture

A recent case whereby young female students allegedly assaulted school staff is part of a broader social trend towards youth violence.

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NSW Greens to Introduce Human Rights Act for NSW

The Greens are introducing a bill with a view to providing legislative protection for fundamental human rights in our state.

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The Ever-Increasingly and Unfounded Encroachments of Policing Powers in Public Places

The powers wielded by police officers in public places have been rapidly expanding across the nation, at the expense of civil liberties.

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The Dangers of Criminalising Criticism of Israel: Interview with Muslim Legal Network’s Dr Oz Susler

“Universities Australia is seeking a definition that will shield the state of Israel from public criticism”.

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