Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 27 July to 2 August 2026

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

NSW Inquiry Recommends that Watchdog Be Established to Oversee the DPP

A recent scandal involving the NSW Director of Public Prosecution has triggered calls to establish an independent monitor with power to facilitate accountability.

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NSW Police Drone Surveillance Trial in Moree Is Set to Be Rolled Out Statewide

Police are keen to increase their surveillance of the public by rolling out drones across New South Wales.

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Northern Territory Passes Law to Create Another Stolen Generations

The territory has abolished a policy that was designed to ensure stolen generations would never reoccur.

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NSW Police to Be Given Powers to Access and Download Phone Content on the Beat

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Answers Sought Over Why Charges Haven’t Been Laid Over Kumanjayi White’s Custody Death

The young man’s family is taking the NT government to court for answers as to why charges were not brought against the officers that caused his death.

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High Court Challenge Launched Against Ban on Political Slogans

Pro-Palestinian advocates have launched a challenge in the High Court of Australia against the Queensland government’s ban on the use of political protest slogans.

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