Criminal law: May 2017

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

Criminal law: April 2017

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

The latest from the High Court: April 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

The latest from the High Court: March 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

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….

Criminal law: March 2017

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

The latest from the High Court: February 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

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…

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)….

Criminal law: February 2017

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.