Is it Fair for a Defendant to Face a Third Criminal Trial?
Jarryd Hayne will face a third trial after a successful application to the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal. The former NRL star was released on bail from Cooma Correctional Centre last month after having his previous convictions for...
Parents Prosecuted Over Son’s Alleged Crimes
Recently in the United States, a District Court Judge ordered the parents of a 15-year old boy who has been charged with killing four students at his Michigan high school to stand trial. Both parents face charges of involuntary manslaughter....
Should Parents be Held Responsible for the Crimes of their Children?
James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of 15-year old Ethan Crumbley, who opened fire at Oxford High School in Michigan will face trial in the United States on charges of involuntary manslaughter, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years...
Sexual Consent Education to be Introduced into Australian Schools
Around this time last year, Chantel Contos began a discussion on social media about sexual assaults within schools, and the lack of consent education for teenagers. As the conversation went viral, teens and young women came forward with accounts of...
Victoria Decriminalises Sex Work: A Victory for Workers
Tuesday saw Victoria become the third jurisdiction in Australia, and the fourth globally, to decriminalise sex work. This will see the local industry operate in accordance with regular business laws, as well as the improvement of standards and the enhancement...
Roadside Drug Testing Aims to Punish Illicit Users, Not Save Lives
Back in 1970s Australia, drink driving was socially acceptable amongst a large portion of the population. And whilst on the books it was outlawed, unless a vehicle was discernibly swerving its way down a road, a drunk driver would likely make...
Is Failing to Disclose HIV/AIDS Status Before Sexual Intercourse a Criminal Offence?
A Sydney man has been found not guilty after being charged with failing to disclose his positive HIV status to a woman he had sexual intercourse with. NSW Local Court magistrate Sharon Holdsworth heard the case in a closed courtroom,...
Should the Media be Allowed to Report on Criminal Cases Before They are Finalised?
In recent weeks, the criminal defence lawyers representing a man accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins have publicly stated that they are considering applying to the court for a postponement of the trial due to the amount of public attention...
Jarryd Hayne Wins Appeal
Jarryd Hayne has had his sexual assault conviction quashed on appeal and a retrial has been ordered. The former football star was convicted last year of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, which is also known as sexual assault. ...
Officer Allegedly Shot Restrained Warlpiri Teen Twice, Hears Historic Custody Murder Trial
After NT police constable Adam Eberl had restrained Warlpiri teen Kumanjayi Walker upon a mattress on the floor of his grandmother’s home in the remote Aboriginal town of Yuendumu, constable Zachary Rolfe allegedly walked across the room and shot him...
