Can the McGowan Government close WA borders? YES. Does such a move interfere with commerce and people’s livelihoods? Yes. Is it a drastic measure to preserve life for the community at large? – Yes. Should WA borders be opened to other states? – ? Serving the People Versus Legal Implications Apparently, Premier McGowan has a
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Blogs
Bunnings Karen – Masks and Covid-19 Pandemic
Bunnings Karen (meme) refers to a woman who entered a Bunnings store in Victoria last week and openly and aggressively berated an employee who had dared to ask her if she had a mask. Karen replied that she was being discriminated against because she was a woman and it was an unlawful/illegal condition to refuse
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Rioters Help Forge Basic Laws
China’s National Security Laws (Basic Laws) is designed to restore peace on the streets of Hong Kong emphasising a One Country Two System legislative framework. The Basic Laws preserve the Rule of Law, the Presumption of Innocence, and the Right to a Fair Trial amongst other legal rights common law countries are accustomed. It sets
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When a Legitimate Public Gathering Turns Into an Unlawful Riot
The public response following the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of police officer Chauvin follows the pattern of public unrest in Hong Kong. Unlawful Riot What begins as a legitimate public gathering very quickly turns into an unlawful riot. Scenes in the US cannot be called a display of democratic right to
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Barbarian Acts Of Vandalism
When activists burn buildings and vandalise statues civil society is no longer civil and strong measures are required to restore law and order. The broader implications for society during times of unrest have been the subject of philosophers and writers for decades. In 1949 George Orwell described a Dystopian Society: “Every record has been destroyed or
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Unreasonable Force In Police Arrest
The death of George Floyd, an African-American man in Minneapolis on the 25 May 2020, while being detained by Derek Chauvin a White police officer is nothing but tragic. Strict Legal Guidelines When Taking a Suspect Into Custody A police officer taking a person into custody must follow strict legal guidelines. In summary, police must
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China’s Solution – Same Effect As Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic overnight stopped the movement of people across the World. Hong Kong implemented “social distancing” measures from about the 26th January 2020 clearing the streets of protesters. By 1st May 2020 protesters returned to the streets wearing face masks. On Thursday 28th May 2020 China’s ruling Community Party passed a new national security
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What Is Happening In Court During The Covid-19 Pandemic?
We’re receiving quite a few phone calls, naturally so, over this coronavirus period from members of the public and our own client base asking us and wondering what’s happening in court with their matters. We’ve had some very clear directions from the chief judge of the Supreme Court, and the chief judge of the district
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How Do Clients Prepare For A Criminal Law Trial?
How do clients prepare for a criminal law trial? Dr Marc Saupin clearly explains the client process, and how they should best prepare. Since my last vlog on trial preparation, I’ve received a number of phone calls from clients and the general public asking an excellent question, which is what can they do to prepare
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Criminal Law Trial Preparation Process
What happens when a criminal law trial is set to happen? From the mouth of Perth’s most respected defence lawyer, Dr Marc Saupin. In the last few vlogs that I’ve done, I’ve talked about what happens when you’re arrested by police, what happens at your first appearance in court and a few other things that
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