Criminal law: September 2026
When does a subpoena have a legitimate forensic purpose, and when does judicial questioning threaten trial fairness? The CCA tackles both questions.
Criminal law: November 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
A Clockwork Orange again? Science, technology and punishment
In determining punishment, should courts give offenders what they deserve, or just try to manage them to stop reoffending? If courts primarily focus on managing…
Criminal law: August 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: July 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: June 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: April 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: March 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
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…