The Protection of Police Informants and Prison Inmates: New Information Surrounding the Death of Carl Williams
If you’ve ever seen the hit TV series Underbelly or followed Melbourne’s notorious gangland killings, the name ‘Carl Williams’ might ring a bell. Williams was an underworld drug trafficker who was known to have a long-running feud with fellow drug...
Should Cyclists be Charged in the Same Way As Car Drivers?
Driving negligently or drink driving in a motor vehicle can lead to harsh penalties, especially if someone is injured as a result. But many cyclists may not be aware that they can also be liable for criminal charges and severe...
Prison Escapes: What Does the Law Say?
Have you ever wondered what the law was on prison escapes and how often they actually occur? You might be surprised to learn that escaping from prison is taken very seriously in the legal system. In New South Wales, the...
Banning Semi-Automatic Handguns: A Good or Bad Thing?
An enquiry looking at whether or not to ban semi-automatic handguns has met with resistance from a number of shooting and firearms collectors clubs in NSW. The clubs have raised concerns about the potential ban of these weapons, warning that...
Mastermind Behind Silk Road Convicted on All Charges
American web developer Ross Ulbricht was this week convicted on seven Federal charges, including trafficking drugs on the internet, computer hacking and money laundering. Following a three-week long trial, a jury found that the 30-year-old had planned, created and run...
When Should Ambulance Drivers Have to Pay Speeding Fines?
There is no doubt that paramedics perform a vital and extremely difficult role in our society. But did you know that, in certain circumstances, ambulance drivers who break the road rules by speeding or running red light cameras can get...
Dangers faced by Foreign Correspondents in the Modern World: The Peter Greste Case
Love it or hate it - the media plays an important role in influencing public opinion and facilitating discussion in our modern world. While we often publish blogs about media organisation exaggerating facts and contributing to ‘moral panics,’ there do...
Bikies Charged Under Controversial Consorting Laws
Detective Superintendent Debbie Wallace has declared that she will be going tough on bikers who repeatedly associate with those who have criminal records, which is an offence known as ‘consorting’. Over the weekend, a total of 13 members of the...
Illegal Phone Tapping by NSW Police: Is the Force Corrupt from the Core?
How would you feel if you found out that your colleagues had tapped your phone and other communications outlets in order to jeopardise your career? You might feel betrayed, angry or upset. You might even lodge a complaint with your...
Should Australia Extradite People Facing the Death Penalty?
The death penalty is condemned by many countries, including Australia, where the last execution took place in 1967. But what happens when a treaty signed by Australia means that we could receive requests for the extradition of people who may...
