Teenaged Terrorism Suspect Must Face Supreme Court
A Victorian judge has ordered that a teenager accused of plotting a terrorist act must face the Supreme Court, instead of the Children’s Court. The 17-year-old’s home was raided in May this year, during which police allegedly discovered a range...
David vs Goliath: Man Accused of Shoplifting Takes on Police and Myer
Being wrongly accused of shoplifting can be frustrating and insulting – but things can be taken to a whole new level when the shop persists on unfairly targeting you. Fortunately, courts look unfavourably on bullying - as Mr Soo discovered...
Reality TV Stars Almost Egged
A 25-year-old woman from Punchbowl is facing court for throwing eggs at a stage where reality TV stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner were about to appear for a promotional event at Westfields in Parramatta. The assailant is alleged to have...
Should Those in Chronic Pain Have the Right to Die?
A recent episode of Triple J’s Hack program brought to light an issue that isn’t often discussed when it comes to the debate about euthanasia: should sick young adults have the right to die? 39-year-old Jay Franklin recently shared his...
NSW Police Adopt a ‘Shoot to Kill’ Policy
On the 13th of November 2015, the world watched in horror as a group of armed men carried out a series of orchestrated attacks at various locations around Paris. In the wake of these atrocities, the international community has been...
Court Slams Police Over Illegal Facebook Hack
The defendant is normally the one who ‘faces the fire’ inside the courtroom. But in one recent court case in Sydney, the tables were turned when it was revealed that a police officer had acted outside the law. The Case...
DNA Falsely Connecting People to Crimes
DNA is often thought of as a ‘magic bullet’ – having the ‘final say’ as far as the facts are concerned, but this isn’t always the case. In fact, the improper use of DNA evidence is fraught with danger -...
Should Judges Take Criticism and Shut Up?
Not everyone has a high opinion of our justice system, and many believe that judges are ‘too soft’ on offenders and ‘out of touch’ with community expectations. But that view is inconsistent with studies showing that, when presented with all...
‘WTF’ Cases That Will Have You Shaking Your Head
Animals have no independent voice, and it is left to concerned humans to conserve and protect them from cruelty. Although we still have a long way to go before animals are granted basic rights, there are acts of cruelty that...
Stars of Australian Sport on the Wrong Side of the Law
Our sporting stars are admired by millions of Australians, but this does not mean they are out of the law’s long reach. Here we share the stories of five icons of Australian sport who have recently faced criminal charges. 1....
