Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 21 to 27 March 2022

28/03/2022

by Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Information on this page was reviewed by a specialist defence lawyer before being published. Click to read more.

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

Kimberley Kitching’s Death Highlights ‘Mean Girls’ Culture in Australian Politics, Mainstream Media Claims

The mainstream media has been reporting that bullying and harassment contributed to the senator’s sudden death.

Click here to read the article

Fixated Persons Unit Was Monitoring Friendlyjordies Long Before the Langker Arrest

The NSW Police Force’s Fixated Person’s Unit has been suppressing criticism of politicians for years.

Click here to read the article

Friendlyjordies Producer May Sue the NSW Police Force

The producer for the political commentators is considering legal action after police withdrew charges that he intimidated John Barilaro.

Click here to read the article

Extradition Draws Closer for Assange, as Key Appeals Avenue Refused

The highest court in the UK has refused the award-winning journalist’s appeal against extradition to the United States.

Click here to read the article

The Historical Offence of Act of Indecency in New South Wales

The former NSW Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services is accused of sexually abusing a 17-year old boy in 2013.

Click here to read the article

Victoria Police Settles Civil Proceedings Over Leaked Arrest Photos

Taxpayers will foot the bill after officers posted arrest and interview photos of a former AFL player, together with offensive remarks.

Click here to read the article

Legislating the Will of the People: David Shoebridge on the Coming Greens Senate

“[W]e’ve seen a government lurch from crisis to crisis and fail in everyone, whether it was the fires, the pandemic or the floods.”

Click here to read the article

Boycott Elbit Systems: An Interview With Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Australia

There are called for our government to boycott an Israeli weapons manufacturer accused of assisting in the commission of war crimes.

Click here to read the article

Forget Closed Court Orders, Now Collaery Can’t Even See Evidence Against Him

Prosecutors are intent on imprisoning the barrister whose client exposed the Australian government’s criminal bugging of the Timor-Leste cabinet.

Click here to read the article

The Offence of Misconduct with Regard to a Corpse in NSW

A man was arrested after allegedly stealing body parts from a cemetery.

Click here to read the article

Woman Sacked for Attending Freedom Protest Awarded Compensation

A NSW government worker will receive compensation after being dismissed for attending a freedom rally in Sydney.

Click here to read the article

Aggravated Robbery Sentence Reduced Due to Upstanding Nature of Offender

A convicted robber had his sentence reduced on appeal as the sentencing judge failed to properly consider his otherwise good character.

Click here to read the article

Rolfe’s Acquittal Highlights Australia’s Well Oiled Settler Colonial Machinery

The acquittal of a police officer who shot dead a First Nations teen highlights the racism inherent in Australian criminal justice systems.

Click here to read the article

With the Climate Duty of Care Overturned, Extinction Rebellion Calls for People to Act

The Federal Court overturned a decision that found the environment minister has a duty of care to protect against climate harm.

Click here to read the article

If you are going to court for a criminal or traffic case, call us anytime on (02) 9261 8881 to arrange a free first conference with an experienced criminal lawyer at Parramatta, the Sydney CBD, Liverpool, Penrith, Bankstown, Chatswood, Wollongong or Newcastle.