Domestic Violence: Should NSW Take a Tougher Stance?
There has been a strong focus in Australia recently on raising awareness of and preventing domestic violence. The Chief Executive of Domestic Violence NSW, Tracy Howe, has stated that domestic violence is the leading cause of death and injury in...
Should Teenagers Who ‘Sext’ Each Other be Considered Criminals?
Although sexting has been around for years now, many teenagers are not aware of the legal implications of exchanging explicit images, and run the risk of damaging their futures as a result. The use of mobile phones is believed to...
Should Those with Criminal Records be Allowed to Become Police?
Have you ever come across an aggressive or abusive police officer and wondered whether they’ve ever been on the wrong side of the law? Or even thought about becoming a police officer yourself? Since police are supposed to uphold and...
Should We Have Stricter Driver Licensing Requirements?
We all have that one friend or family member who possesses questionable driving skills. And if you’re someone who drives on a regular basis, you might often find yourself wondering how certain drivers on our roads managed to get their...
Preventative Detention Orders: A Decade of Concerns
Being held in custody without charge is against the law in Australia except under very specific circumstances. But controversial laws that have been in place for almost a decade allow police to arrest a person under what is known as...
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...
