Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 30 September to 6 October 2024

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

Prohibition is Failing to Reduce the Social, Economic and Health Risks of Illicit Drugs

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The Fifty First Gadigal-Sydney Free Palestine-Free Lebanon Rally in Photos

Activists continue to mobilise in Sydney as Israel expands it Western nation-enabled campaign of genocide and terrorism.

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The Offence of Knowingly Contravening an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order in NSW

The new offence prescribes an increased maximum penalty for knowingly breaching an ADVO.

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The Offence of Persistently Contravening an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order in NSW

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“The Majority of Strip Searches Are Illegal”: An Interview with Redfern Legal Centre’s Sam Lee

“[T]he majority of strip searches are unlawful… because police are not meeting the very high legal threshold to conduct a strip search.”

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Proof of Stealing or Taking a Motor Vehicle Can Be Elusive for Prosecutors

A recent incident in which five teens are alleged to have stolen a car before crashing and leaving an injured occupant behind raises several legal questions.

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Aggravated Domestic Violence Offences and Preventative Orders Introduced in NSW

New offences of knowingly and persistently contravening an apprehended domestic violence order have been introduced, as well as a serious domestic abuse prevention order regime.

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The Opaque National Anti-Corruption Commission Has Become a Bastion for Government Coverup

The body spruiked as a watchdog against federal corruption is itself under investigation over its refusal to investigate the government’s Robodebt extortion scheme

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“Parliamentarians Have Taken Us For Granted”: An Interview with Muslim Votes Matter’s Dr Naser Alziyadat

Muslim Votes Matter is a grassroots movement that seeks to have the voices of Islamic voters heard on issues including Islamophobia and Israeli aggression.

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Human Rights Lawyer George Newhouse Commended by the International Bar Association

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Flag Furore Reveals Politicians Are More Concerned About Symbols Than Civilian Deaths

Calls by politicians to deport protesters who displayed the flag of an organisation designated by the West as terrorists demonstrates our leaders are more concerned about symbols than genocide.

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Police Warn of ‘Blessing Scam’ Targeting Elderly Chinese Women

The scam involves elderly Chinese women being told their family members will be injured unless they provide cash and jewellery in exchange for a protective blessing.

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Bestiality Investigation Leads to Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Police say they located over 500 files containing child sexual images as well as evidence of child sexual assault during an investigation into bestiality.

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Vapes Are Legally Available Without Prescription in NSW, But Only at Chemists

Vapes became legally available over the counter from chemists on 1 October 2024.

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Pro-Palestine Protest Triumphs Over NSW Police Attempt to Sow Social Discord

The Supreme Court refused police attempts to shut down a rally against the genocide in Palestine.

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