Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 19 to 25 December 2022

26/12/2022

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In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:

The Offence of Failing to Stop after an Impact Causing Death in New South Wales

A truck driver is facing court for failing to stop following an impact after his vehicle allegedly hit and killed a young father on a busy roadway.

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A Tendency Cannot Be Established Solely from the Alleged Offences Being Tried

The court quashed a sex trafficking conviction because the trial judge incorrectly found that evidence of a tendency to engage in such conduct could arise from the charges themselves.

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Thugs in Blue Uniform: NSW Police Assault Beloved Sydney Identity

We’re counting down the 20 most engaging articles of 2022. Here’s number 13:

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The Law, Defences and Penalties for Stealing a Motor Vehicle or Vessel in NSW

A TikTok trend has been blamed for a sharp increase in thefts of two car brands.

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Sovereign Citizens: A Burgeoning Breed of Domestic Terrorist

The Wieambilla massacre exemplifies the dangers of Australia’s broadening social and political divide, which has intensified since the start of COVID.

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Home Affairs Minister’s ‘God-Like Powers’ are Unconstitutional, High Court Rules

We’re counting down the 20 most engaging articles of 2022. Here’s number 12:

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Climate Defender Emma Dorge Will Be Sentenced Tomorrow Over Port Botany Action

The nonviolent protester will be sentenced tomorrow in Downing Centre Local Court over her direct action to defend our environment.

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What are the Penalties for Drink Driving in New South Wales?

NSW police conducted a drink driving blitz last weekend to commemorate the 40th anniversary of random breath testing in our state.

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The Office of the Governor General Is No Longer Tenable

We’re counting down the 20 most engaging articles of 2022. Here’s number 11:

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Sydney Demands the Criminal Charges Against Climate Defenders Be Dropped

Sydneysiders rallied to demand the repeal of draconian anti-protest laws and an end to the prosecution of nonviolent protesters.

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“The Weakest Proposal for the Advancement of Aboriginal People”: Michael Mansell on the Voice

Palawa lawyer Michael Mansell believes the Voice to Parliament will impede Aboriginal advancement and is calling for the allocation of Senate seats to First Nations people.

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City of Sydney Calls on Perrottet to Revoke Draconian Anti-Protest Laws

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“I Am Proud of the Position I Have Taken”: ADF Whistleblower David McBride on Standing Up for Truth

The former ADF lawyer who exposed Australian war crimes in Afghanistan remains the only person criminally prosecuted. His crime? Telling the truth.

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Decriminalising Drugs Would Enable Police to Focus on Serious Crime

One of the many benefits of decriminalising drug possession would be the freeing of police resources to focus on serious crime.

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Father of Deceased Alleged Child Sexual Assault Victim Permitted to Sue Catholic Church

We’re counting down the 20 most engaging articles of 2022. Here’s number 9:

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Calls for an Australian Criminal Cases Review Commission: An Interview With Former High Court Justice Michael Kirby

Former High Court Justice Michael Kirby explains why it’s so important to establish an independent body to review cases that remain disputed after appeal.

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The National Native Title Tribunal Has Greenlighted the Narrabri Gas Project

The tribunal made the astonishing finding that Gomeroi people failed to justify why drilling 850 gas wells through their traditional lands would be harmful.

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Channel 10 Hires Top Defamation Barrister and Warns Against Publicly Criticising its Presenter

We’re counting down the 20 most engaging articles of 2022. Here’s number 8:

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Have a Very Perrottet Christmas, Let’s Make Sure It’s Our Last

As we celebrate a second Xmas under Dominic Perrottet, perhaps it’s a good time to reflect on why we should prevent a third.

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Class Action Commenced Against Police Over Illegal Strip Searches

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