Autism and the Criminal Justice System
It seems clear that having a mental health condition can fundamentally impact upon a person’s experience with the criminal justice system. But what if police, lawyers and courts are not aware that the person before them has such a condition?...
Prisons Minister Will Do Anything to Please Ray…
“It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.” - Nelson Mandela The above sentiment...
Reduced Sentences for Cold Case Clues
The man accused of murdering 10-year-old Louise Bell evaded arrest for nearly three decades before being charged with her murder in 2013 following a police investigation which spanned 20 years. The young Adelaide girl was sleeping in a room with...
Australian Politicians Who Commit Crimes
With the ousting of our Prime Minister last week, Australia now has our fourth leader in just three years. Most of us have a healthy scepticism when it comes to politics - and not many of us truly think that...
Australian Border Force Laws Under Fire Again
It’s been just a matter of weeks since the Australian Border Force (ABF) made headlines for proposing to conduct random visa checks on the streets of Melbourne, but the newly formed government agency has found itself in hot water once...
Soi Dog Foundation and Monika’s Doggie Rescue: Helping Homeless Dogs
It’s often said that dogs are man’s best friend - and all of us at Sydney Criminal Lawyers® certainly love our furry friends! Unfortunately, not all dogs are lucky enough to have a happy home - for all kinds of...
Should Prisoners Be Able to Choose Death?
Imagine being sentenced to life imprisonment without the prospect of ever being released. While most resign themselves to a lifetime behind bars, others might prefer to be put to death. The case of Belgian man Frank Van den Bleeken has...
Volunteer Police May Get Extra Powers
How would you feel if you were stopped on the street and subjected to a search – by someone other than a sworn officer of the police force? Imagine if that person was simply a police volunteer, with even less...
Human Rights Abuses at Juvenile Detention Centre
Indigenous children are 24 times more likely to be sent to prison than their non-Indigenous counterparts, despite Aboriginal people making up just 3% of the population. These statistics are appalling enough on their own and speak of the crippling problems...
School Kid Arrested for Making a Clock
Ahmed Mohamed is a 14-year-old American living in Texas. He is well-known by his friends, family and peers at school as being the “Inventor Kid”. His talent extends far beyond what most kids his age can do - Ahmed can...
