Key reforms to Drug Court coming in 2023

In early 2023, reforms will increase program accessibility and opportunities for diversion of drug dependent offenders out of the criminal justice system.  

Criminal law: February 2023

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

Lawyers welcome proposed demerit point system overhaul

Criminal defence lawyers are praising a newly announced election policy by the NSW Government that will allow drivers in NSW a one-off chance to dodge…

The acquittal of Cardinal George Pell

On 7 April 2020, the High Court upheld Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against conviction and acquitted him of five sexual offences.

Criminal law: December 2022

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

New safeguards for criminal defence lawyers

Criminal defence lawyers in NSW will now have greater protection from threats and reprisals after new laws passed in Parliament this week, affording them the…

Probing the legacy of The Teacher’s Pet

With a guilty verdict recorded and a killer in jail, The Teacher’s Pet was a win for justice – and true crime. But whether the…

Criminal law: November 2022

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

An Australian first: Custodial sentences for cartel conduct

The Federal Court’s sentencing in the Vina Money Prosecution provides an indication of what individuals can expect if they are found guilty of criminal cartel…

Criminal law: October 2022

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