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The NSW Parliament has recently passed the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill (No 2) 2019 which amends AVO provisions in the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence)
Under s 93T of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), it is an offence to participate in a criminal group. S 93T was introduced in 2006
The evolution of technology means that it is easier than ever to record and document conversations and occurrences. However, it is against the law to
A US man has requested that a judge allow him to settle a legal dispute with his ex-wife in trial by combat. Discontent with modern
The offence of blackmail is regulated by part 4b of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). Relevantly, s 249K makes it an offence to make an
Have you ever had a false accusation made against you? False accusations can have devastating consequences, such as a loss of employment or even liberty,
Lie Detector Tests In Court What does the law of NSW say about lie detector tests in court? Without definitive evidence, the credibility and reliability
If you keep up with the news, it may seem like crime rates are skyrocketing – but is it really as bad as it seems?
Spike in crime over holidays In NSW, violent offending is 9 times higher on New Year’s Eve than on any other day, while the number
Summer is typically a filled with celebration, Christmas festivities, New Year’s parties, and often a few drinks. In recent years, ‘alcohol fuelled violence’ has been
A study by the NRMA has found that Australian drivers take more care and have better driving habits when they have a pavlova in the
Giving evidence in NSW is governed by the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW). In criminal proceedings, there are special rules governing when certain people are ‘compellable’
Earlier this year, a Perth mother was convicted of common assault after hitting her nine-year-old daughter on the buttocks with a wooden spoon. Technically, any
The High Court has recently confirmed that without a warrant, police cannot arrest an individual unless they have an intention to charge the person. The
A large scale study in the US has found marriage and childbirth to be ‘turning points’ which trigger sharp declines in criminal offending and drug
A Queensland mother has been charged with murder after her two young daughters died inside a hot car parked outside their home. You may be
Laws of Protesting in The News What are the laws of protesting in NSW Australia? Fifty people were recently arrested in Melbourne following a protest
Three alleged outlaw motorcycle club members have recently lost their appeal against strict crime prevention orders in the High Court of Australia. The men argued
We’ve considered what happens if you are called for jury duty. Next, we’ll discuss what your obligations are if you are selected to serve as
Jury Duty Legislation NSW The law regulating juries is contained in the Jury Act 1977 (NSW). Jury Duty Fines: ‘Do I Have To Attend Jury
The definition of an ‘imitation firearm’ The Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) regulates the use, registration and keeping of firearms in NSW. The Act defines an
The results are in: new mobile phone detection cameras could result in as many as 2.4 million NSW drivers receiving infringement notices every year. There
The Law Enforcement Complaints Commission (LECC) has recently found an officer to have engaged in serious misconduct by using unreasonable force during a routine traffic
Total Fire Ban Rules NSW (List of Relevant Offences) In the past week, a number of people have been fined or charged with fire offences
George Pell Breaking News The High Court has today referred Cardinal George Pell’s application for special leave to appeal his conviction to the full bench
The NSW government is contemplating removing all warning signs for speed cameras across the state. Despite criticism of revenue raising, NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance
If the police do not have a warrant, they must satisfy a number of requirements, contained in the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act, before
Digital Driver’s Licences were rolled out in NSW last week. The digital licence is now legal for use across the state, and will update in
What You Should Know About Filming Police What does the law say about filming police in NSW Australia? Most of us rely on our mobile
Sport is central part of Australian culture. Most of us can remember a time when a sporting match has gotten heated; there may have been
In The News Victoria’s Department of Public Prosecutions has recently lodged an appeal against the 9-year sentence imposed on Borce Ristevski. Mr Ristevski’s sentence was
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