Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 8 to 14 June 2026

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown

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

Confidence in the NSW Criminal Justice System Is at All Time Lows

Public confidence in the criminal justice system is the lowest it’s ever been.

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Talking Joining the Close Pine Gap Convergence 2026: An Interview with Three Key Activists

“It is time to tell the Australian people of how this country is complicit in the murder of innocent people in Gaza and other places in the Middle East.”

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The Offence of Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent to Avoid Arrest in NSW

A 17-year old boy is facing court after allegedly crashing his car into a police officer when directed to pull over.

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Questions Raised About Proposed Medicinal Cannabis Drug Driving Defence in NSW

The proposed drug driving defence for medicinal cannabis users includes a mandatory 24 hour driving ban, registration requirements and monitoring.

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Lenient Penalty for First NSW Police Officer Convicted of Aboriginal Death in Custody

The officer convicted of killing First Nations teen Jai Kalani Wright has avoided prison.

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Mandatory Use of Body Worn Cameras Won’t End Police Brutality

While making the use of cameras compulsory during public encounters would be a step forward, a recent ABC documentary makes clear that far broader reform is required.

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