The pursuit of criminal and civil penalties for ‘hard core’ cartel conduct
Analysis of the CPP’s discontinuance of its prosecution of ANZ Banking, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank AG for alleged cartel conduct.
By Lucy Lester - 10 min read
Affirmative consent: What the ‘common sense’ NSW law reforms mean
Affirmative consent will soon be law in NSW. The laws will better recognise sexual violence within a domestic and family violence and abuse context.
By Liz Snell - 7 min read
The ‘CSI effect’ and admissibility of equivocal DNA evidence
The recent decisions of Dadley v R and Franklin v R consider the effect of unfair prejudice on the admissibility of forensic evidence.
By Lucy Lester - 6 min read
New laws bring authorities a step closer to accessing encrypted offshore data
New laws point to an Australia-US Cloud Act agreement allowing cross border access to encrypted data.
By Arthur Kopsias - 8 min read
Black letter law*
An exploration of how a black letter application of the Bail Act can command fairer outcomes for First Nations people.
By The Hon. Justice Lucy McCallum and Erica Timmins - 11 min read
Ensuring accountability for First Nations deaths in custody
Shining a spotlight on Aboriginal deaths in custody, changing attitudes and the families mounting important new claims for justice.
By Craig Longman - 8 min read
Strengthening protections for people experiencing sexual and domestic violence
New protections for people experiencing sexual and domestic violence explained.
By Liz Snell - 6 min read
What’s new with section 32? Mental health, cognitive impairment and criminal law
An overview of the forthcoming changes to mental health and criminal law legislation.
By Jane Sanders - 6 min read
Police silence and Aboriginal deaths in custody
Contemporary decisions highlight concerns about police accountability and Aboriginal deaths in custody.
By Craig Longman - 8 min read
Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
Recent cases provide guidance on how courts will approach sentencing of corporations and individuals for criminal cartel conduct.
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt - 7 min read
Navigating the new normal: the virtual court
Practical pointers for advocates adapting to the virtual courtroom.
By Brin Anniwell and Alanna Van der Veen - 6 min read