“We Need the People Behind Us”: Elizabeth Jarrett on the Sydney Black Custody Deaths Rally
Tens of thousands of people got out on the Sydney streets last June calling for an end to First Nations deaths in custody. At the time, there had been 433 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander custody deaths since 1991. Today,...
There May be Light at the End of the Tunnel for Biloela Family
Official announcements have confirmed what the rumour mill has been predicting for days: Scott Morrison’s latest federal cabinet reshuffle has moved Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton into the portfolio of Defence, replacing Linda Reynolds who is on medical leave. Michaela...
Protesters Demand an End to the Narrabri Gas Project
A group of Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists dropped out of the sky and blocked the major Sydney CBD intersection where Bathurst crosses George Street right on 8 am Monday morning, causing 47 minutes’ worth of traffic disruption during peak hour....
The Law, Defences and Penalties for Drug Importation in Australia
Prominent Sydney horse racing figure Damion Flower has pleaded guilty in the Downing Centre District Court to charges of importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug and dealing with the proceeds of crime. The 48-year old’s pleas come just...
Mental Health Applications in the NSW Local Court: Section 14 Orders
Before 27 March 2021, persons suffering from mental health conditions who were accused of NSW criminal offences could apply for an order referring them to a diversionary program, rather than subjecting them to a penalty under the general criminal law....
Government Protects Vaccine Companies, But Rejects Compensation Scheme for Australians
As the Covid-19 vaccination rolls out in Australia, there are plenty of people sitting on the sidelines. This group has been described as having ‘vaccine hesitancy’. Some people within this group are staunchly against vaccinations, but many others are just...
Federal Government Flouts the Rule of Law When It Comes to Refugees
The principle of non-refoulement prohibits nation-states from removing refugees from their jurisdiction or effective control to send them to the country from which they fled, when it entails returning them to a genuine risk of irreparable harm. Non-refoulement underpins the...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 22 to 28 March 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Can I Appeal the Refusal or Revocation of a Firearms Licence? There are circumstances where an appeal can be lodged against a police refusal or...
The Offence of Procuring a Child for Unlawful Sexual Activity in NSW
An award-winning pianist has been charged with 20 child sexual offences for allegedly grooming a 13 year old girl. 30-year old piano maestro Jeremy So has been accused of ‘manipulating and controlling‘ the young teen during a sexual relationship after...
Watchdog Describes Conduct of NSW Police Towards Lawyer as ‘Disgraceful’
Officers from Strike Force Raptor have once again been slammed in a report by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC), this time for targeting, stalking and harassing a lawyer to prevent him from attending court to represent a motorcycle club...
