Why peer support matters for healthy lawyers
In new research, lawyers have described assistance from peers and supervisors as more important to their wellbeing than access to employee assistance programs.
Criminal law: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
The latest from the High Court: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
HIV and the law – recent developments in public health and criminal laws
In an amendment to the Public Health Act 2010, the requirement to disclose HIV status was replaced with a requirement to take ‘reasonable precautions’ to…
Section 32 Mental Health Act amendments fall short of recommended reform
Section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 was amended, extending the divisionary regime to those with cognitive impairment. By KAREN WEEKS.
Criminal law: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Examining liability for felony murder through joint criminal enterprise
IL v The Queen [2017] HCA 27 examined the law of joint criminal enterprise liability as it relates to felony murder. By ALANNA VAN DER…
Criminal law: October 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
High Court examines tendency evidence in Hughes v The Queen
In order to have ‘significant probative value’ it is not a requirement that tendency evidence be similar to the charged conduct. By LIZZIE McLAUGHLIN.
Criminal law: September 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Supreme Court on section 32 mental health treatment plans
Successful section 32 applications need a comprehensive treatment plan. By MARK WARREN.