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.
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.
Criminal law: September 2022
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Rushed reforms, uncertainty and more prisoners on remand: Recent changes to the Bail Act
If you ever appear in bail courts, it is essential that you grapple with the operation of s 22B. That is easier said than done.
The Bugmy Bar Book: Assisting lawyers to understand impacts of adverse experiences
The Bugby Bar Book assists lawyers and judicial officers by providing key information on the nature and impacts of experiences of disadvantage.