Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 29 September 5 October 2025

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

Sexual Assault Appeal Succeeds After Juror Misconduct and Exposure to Inadmissible Material

A juror improperly made external inquiries and the jury was inadvertently given a transcript of inadmissible material.

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The Criminal Offence of Stealing Cattle in New South Wales

A recent incident where four people were charged with stealing a horse in Dubbo highlights a growing issue in the state’s regional areas.

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Intensive Correction Order Made Against Officer Who Illegally Shared Restricted Data

An officer who provided “confidential information to criminal associates” about witnesses and victims has avoided prison.

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Strip Search Class Action Confirms Numerous NSW Police Strip Searches Illegal

The leading plaintiff’s success means that thousands who have been illegally subjected to the humiliating procedure will likely receive damages.

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NSW Drug Law Campaigners Call for Long Sought-After Illicit Substance Reforms

A coalition of drug reformists is calling on the premier to respond to recommendations derived from last year’s NSW Drug Summit.

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“Direct Action Is Serious and Dangerous Work”: Violet Coco on the Whose Future Mobilisations

The activist group Whose Future is making clear that nonviolent direct action will continue despite authorities ramping up their efforts to silence political dissent.

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Israeli Has Kidnapped Six Australians Sailing on the Global Sumud Flotilla

Five Australians have been kidnapped by Israel in international waters as they sailed towards Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine.

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NSW Police Force Targets the Possession of Knives in Public Places

The recent high-visibility operation involved over 600 officers and saw the arrest of 204 people for alleged weapons and drug offences.

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Federal Government Has Power to Intervene in State Child Crime Crackdowns, Senior Counsel Advises

The leading barrister’s advice flies in the face of years of claims by the federal government that it has no power to intervene in state and territory matters.

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