Premier’s Changes to Online Bullying Laws: All Talk, No Action
The New South Wales State government looks set to amend the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (‘the Act’) to broaden the definitions of “stalking” and “intimidation” so they capture more people who abuse others via technology. The current...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 1 to 7 October 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Should ‘Dowry Abuse’ be Criminalised? There are moves to criminalise the act of pressuring a fiancé to have her family provide gifts to support a...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 24 to 30 September 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: No More ‘Section 10 Bonds’ in NSW Conditional release orders replace ‘section 10’ good behaviour bonds today in NSW. Click here to read the article...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 17 to 23 September 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Britain May Ban Secret Facebook Groups A bill has been introduced to outlaw ‘secret’ social media groups on the basis that they are fertile ground...
Does Circle Sentencing Work?
Circle sentencing is an alternative form of sentencing available to adult Aboriginal offenders. It is generally used to deal with more serious crimes and often entails full community involvement as well as consideration of traditional Indigenous forms of dispute resolution...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 10 to 16 September 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Claims of a ‘Sudanese Crime Wave’: Political Point Scoring at its Worst The claim by certain politicians that Victoria is experiencing a Sudanese ‘gang crime...
Britain May Ban Secret Facebook Groups
British Labour Party MP, Lucy Powell, has introduced a bill into parliament which seeks to outlaw ‘secret’ online social media groups. The proposal The basis of the proposal is that these hidden groups are fertile ground for unchecked hate speech,...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 3 to 9 September 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Do I have to attend the court if subpoenaed? Those who are subpoenaed to attend court or produce materials have certain rights and obligations. Click...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 27 August to 2 September 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Hiding Amongst Us - Australia’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives They are suspected of committing some of the nation’s most serious criminal offences. Click here to...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 20 to 26 August 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: NAB Executives May Face Criminal Prosecution One executive claimed she was not aware that charging for services never provided could amount to fraud. Click here...
