Interlocutory appeals to the court of criminal appeal: a consideration of competency

Section 5F of the Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW) provides for interlocutory appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal. There are important things to consider….

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RP v The Queen: rebutting the presumption of doli incapax

A strong message in RP v The Queen is if the prosecution believe a child should be held accountable it must not rely on assumptions…

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Bail in 2016: a wrap from the Court of Criminal Appeal

Bail decisions made by the Court of Criminal Appeal provide precedential value in relation to the interpretation and operation of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW)….

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Abortion law reform: why it’s time we caught up

Safe and affordable access to abortion services is not as readily available across Australia as might reasonably be expected. By ANASTASIA KRIVENKOVA.

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Proposed tenancy reforms improve rights for DV victims

The proposed reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 will make it easier for domestic violence victims to end their tenancies immediately without liability. By KELLIE…

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Family violence – the immigration law context

As a result of evidentiary requirements as to what constitutes ‘relevant family violence’ it can be difficult to take advantage of the statutory provisions which…

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The Bail Amendment Act 2015

The Bail Amendment Act 2015 expands key sections of the Bail Act 2013, including those sections relating to show cause requirements and terrorism offences. By…

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Changes to Supreme Court bail procedures

Legal practitioners are required to sign a Notice of Readiness to Proceed and provide undertakings that certain steps have been taken to ensure that the…

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Eyewitness accuracy: the misinformation effect

The misinformation effect occurs when an eyewitness subsequently reads or hears information about the witnessed event that is inaccurate and unwittingly incorporates it into his…

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Showing cause under the Bail Act 2013: lessons from the CCA

The Bail Amendment Act 2014 (NSW) introduced a ‘show cause’ test in circumstances where bail is sought for certain offences. By ALANNA VAN DER VEEN.

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