When can Police Suspend my Licence on the Spot?
Sometimes police can suspend your driver’s licence on the spot if they allege you have committed a serious traffic offence. They can do this immediately after you have been pulled-over, or within 48 hours afterwards. Driving licence suspension notices take...
What is the Law on Child Sex Tourism?
In general, a government makes laws about conduct within its own territory but on some occasions, these laws can extend beyond borders. While the laws of the states and territories govern sexual offences committed within Australia, child sex tourism is...
What Is Juror Bias and How Can It Be Prevented?
According to the Australian legal system, if you are on trial for a crime, you will either be tried by a judge alone or by a judge and jury. Many people believe that having a jury trial helps guarantee the...
What are Unlawful Deportations as a War Crime?
There are a number of criminal activities and offences which are recognised internationally as well as in Australia. Many of these are crimes under both Commonwealth law and international laws due to their severity, or through international agreements that different...
What Happens During an Identification Parade?
According to the Australian Law Reform Commission, identification parades are still the most reliable form of eyewitness identification. They are used when a witness who allegedly saw the suspect is asked to identify him or her from amongst a group...
Does Forum Sentencing Really Work?
As of July 25, new changes to forum sentencing have been implemented all around NSW. These changes aim to make forum sentencing more effective. Forum sentencing is an alternative way of dealing with adult offenders aged between 18 and 24....
Help with Traffic Infringement Notices
If you have allegedly committed a traffic offence like speeding, you may be issued with a traffic infringement notice. Traffic infringement notices the date, time and nature of the alleged offence and what the penalty is. In some cases, they...
What Powers do the New NSW Transit Officers Have?
In a move to make public transport more secure, the NSW Government has stopped employing transit officers - designated public transport staff with limited powers of authority - in favour of using police officers. Under the new system, rolled out...
What Does Jury Duty Pay?
If you are an Australian citizen over the age of 18, you are required to undertake jury duty if requested. Although some people enjoy spending time in court and seeing how the legal system works, for others jury duty can...
Do Men Commit More Crimes than Women?
Men have always had a reputation for being more inclined to criminal behaviour than women, especially when it comes to committing violent offences such as assault or murder. The statistics would appear to support this, with only one fifth of...
