Affirmative Sexual Consent Laws Passed in New South Wales
The New South Wales parliament passed laws this week, which mean that those who plan to have sexual relations are required to take active steps to ensure the other person is a willing participant. Welcomed by victims’ groups The laws...
Bail Laws and the Presumption of Innocence in New South Wales
New South Wales Police Minister David Elliott is pressing for a review of bail laws after coming on board with radio ‘shock jock’ Ray Hadley to slam the grant of bail to a man accused of sexual assault. The 35-year...
The Offences of Child Grooming and Child Procuring in New South Wales
Former New York socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is the daughter of publishing tycoon Robert Maxwell, and once the partner of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is due to face court in the United States this week. Ms Maxwell is charged...
Class Action Launched Over Illegal Strip Searches
A class action lawsuit has been launched on behalf of young people who were unlawfully strip searched at the Splendour in the Grass music festival in 2018. In 2019, the New South Wales Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) began an...
New Laws Put an End to ‘Gag Orders’ on Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
New South Wales Parliament passed laws this week which will allow courts to break unfair settlements and ‘gag orders’ placed on victims of child sexual abuse. Recommendation of the Royal Commission The issue of paltry settlements accompanied by strict non-disclosure...
Man Accused of Sexual Assault in Parliament House Committed to Stand Trial
The man charged with the sexual assault of Brittany Higgins has been committed to stand trial in the nation’s capital. Former senior adviser to the Liberal party and former staff member of Linda Reynolds’ office, Bruce Lehrmann, faced a committal...
Jarryd Hayne Faces Civil Proceedings for Sexual Assault
Former NRL golden boy Jarryd Hayne was found guilty earlier this year of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, also known as ‘sexual assault’ under the law, during a retrial which occurred after an initial jury was unable to...
Former Police Officer Charged with 98 Criminal Offences
A former Victorian police officer has faced the Melbourne Magistrates court, charged with 98 criminal offences including rape and stalking, which were allegedly committed while he was a serving officer. 41-year old Brett Johnson is facing 98 charges including three...
What Are the Conditions of Parole in New South Wales?
38-year old Mohammed Skaf has spent 21 years in prison after being sentenced to a maximum of 22 years and 11 months for being part of a group of more than a dozen teenagers and young men who sexually assaulted...
Nirvana Baby Sues the Band for Child Pornography
The naked baby who appeared on the cover of Nirvana’s highly successful Nevermind album is now all grown up and suing the band. Spencer Elden, now 30, has filed a lawsuit seeking $US150,000 ($AUD206,000) in damages against Kurt Cobain’s estate...
