It’s the Devil! Pope Claims Church is Being “Persecuted” over Child Sexual Abuse
Pope Francis has responded to the tens of thousands of cases of child sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy worldwide by claiming the Church is being victimised. The Pope recently wrapped up a month-long meeting, or ‘Synod’, for...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 29 October to 4 November 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: What are Standard Non-Parole Periods in New South Wales? An ‘SNPP’ is a reference point for the sentencing judge when deciding how long a person...
When Does a Child’s Criminal Record Expire in NSW?
Many employers across Australia require a criminal record check before an applicant is able to commence employment. And those who wish to travel to, or work in, certain overseas counties may also need to obtain one. Criminal history checks will always be...
Sydney Criminal Lawyer Charged with Accessory to Murder
It has been reported that 38-year old Sydney criminal defence lawyer Ali Abbas was formally arrested at Surry Hills Police Station at around 6am today, and charged with being an accessory after the fact of the murder of 15-year old...
Sydney Offices and Home of Criminal Lawyer Raided by Police
It has been reported that homicide detectives executed a search warrant at around 2pm today on the Castlereagh Street, Sydney offices of criminal defence lawyer Ali Abbas in relation to last year’s shooting death of 15-year old Brayden Dillon. Investigators...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 22 to 28 October 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Should Children Accused of Serious Crimes be Brought before Adult Courts? A 17-year old was recently charged with fatally stabbing a man in Sydney’s west....
12 Million Face Starvation in Yemen
It may not often make the mainstream news headlines, but Yemen is a country in tremendous crisis, with the number of people facing starvation expected to rise to nearly 12 million in the coming weeks. Yemen is a developing country...
Calls for Queensland to Reform Sexual Assault Laws
Victims’ groups have called for an urgent review into Queensland’s sexual assault laws after a man accused of raping his ex-partner was found not guilty after a jury trial. There are specific calls for a broadening of the rules relating...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 15 to 21 October 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Anti-Fake News Laws: Preventing Misinformation or Silencing Dissent? Many believe laws against ‘fake news’ are more about silencing critics of the government than reducing misinformation....
Should Children Accused of Serious Crimes be Brought before Adult Courts?
A 17-year old was recently charged with fatal stabbing a man in Sydney’s west. The victim was found in Fitzwilliam Street in Parramatta with a stab wound to his chest. He was treated by Ambulance officers but later died in...
