Criminal law: April 2026
Must judges still rank seriousness on a notional scale? How should moral culpability be assessed? And what must be explained when these questions are raised?
Must judges still rank seriousness on a notional scale? How should moral culpability be assessed? And what must be explained when these questions are raised?
The standard non-parole period (SNPP) for murder of a current or former intimate partner will rise to 25 years, under changes announced by the NSW…
The Commonwealth Parole Board Bill has been introduced to Parliament, three years after the Law Council of Australia (LCA) released its position paper on the…
When sentencing transgender persons, the courts must be made aware of the significance of their marginalisation and how that should affect the sentencing range available…
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.