Over the school holidays WA Police appear to have received additional budget to get out on the streets and apprehend person of interest (suspects) in potential criminal proceedings. We have been inundated by telephone calls from individuals about to undergo a suspect interview at a police station wanting legal advice. When we get the call
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Archives for July 2023
Banksia Prison – Youth Justice For All
Supreme Court Justice Tottle published reasons that found the lockdown of at least three Indigenous youths at Banksia Hill was unlawful. This has been an ongoing problem for the prison system, parents of incarcerated youths and politicians for many years. In response, public opinion is vocal: “Do the Crime do the Time,” and “what about
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Should Barry Cable be Charged with a Criminal Offence
Last month Judge Heron found that Barry Cable had assaulted a women many decades ago. The finding was made in the civil jurisdiction of the District Court. The victim was awarded monetary damages. Judge Heron applied the civil standard of proof that is on the balance of probability Barry Cable assaulted the woman. In other
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