Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 5 to 11 January 2026

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

Severity Appeal Against Drug Importation Succeeds as Judge Failed to Properly Sentence

The judge failed to properly implement ‘instinctive synthesis’ during the sentencing process.

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Sydney Rallies Against Trump’s Imperial Assault on Venezuela, Despite Protest Ban

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The Criminal Offence of Supplying a Prohibited Drug in New South Wales

Police raided a house near Inverell on New Year’s Eve and charged a young man and woman with several offences including drug supply.

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Sydney Man Dies After Being Pepper Sprayed by Police

The 52 year old suffered a fatal heart attack after police deployed OC spray during his arrest.

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The Ban on “Authorised” Protest and Suppression of Political Dissent Continues in NSW

In a move that surprises nobody but continues to suppress democratic rights, the police commissioner has extended the ban on protests for another fortnight.

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NSW Government’s Proposal to Criminalise the Public Display of Political Slogans Is Concerning

The proposal would give authorities the power to determine which slogans to prohibit and which to permit.

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Legal Challenge Launched Against Draconian Blanket Ban on Protests

Social justice groups have filed a Supreme Court challenge against laws which empower the police commissioner to ban all protests for specified periods of time.

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NSW Police Fatally Shoot Yet Another Civilian During a Mental Health Callout

The fatal shooting has renewed calls for alternative responders to attend for those experiencing mental health episodes.

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