The recent reporting of alleged sexual misconduct at BHP and Rio Tinto WA mine sites is concerning. The allegations are largely about some men’s inappropriate behaviours towards fellow women miners on site and often after off-shift drinking sessions. As emphasised in past Blogs and Vlogs on this site a complaint of an unlawful act is
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Bill Cosby’s Conviction Overturned
Bill Cosby’s 2018 conviction for the sexual assault of Andrea Constand in 2004 was overturned yesterday by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The 2018 conviction was heralded as the first high profile man in Hollywood to fall to the #MeToo Movement and set the scene for a floodgate of allegations. Why the Cosby conviction was overturned
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Swimming Australia Abuse And Sexual Misconduct Complaints
The complaints levelled at Swimming Australia (SA) concerning physical and psychological abuse and sexual misconduct are concerning. Elite swimmer Madeline Groves has complained about social media about her treatment at training. In doing so, Ms Groves has given life to the #MeToo Movement to swim coaching across Australia. The extent and nature of the problem
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WA Police Access SafeWA Contact Data
We have received several inquiries about whether WAPOL is allowed to access SafeWA contact-tracing check-in data. The callers expressed concern that WAPOL had access to their everyday movements in breach of their right to privacy. WAPOL Investigation The short answer is yes. WAPOL has wide-ranging powers to investigate serious offences. In this case, WAPOL detectives
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Believe Women And The Rule Of Law
Believe women is a political slogan arising out of the MeToo# Movement. The reason advanced by women is that women who complain of being raped have historically been met with deep suspicion by police, close friends and even family members. Being Found Guilty of Rape Anyone found guilty of rape must be dealt with under
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Should An Accused Give Evidence?
In every criminal trial it is up to the prosecuting authority (prosecution) to “bring its case”. In doing so the aim of the prosecution is to satisfy the court beyond a reasonable doubt the guilt of the accused. Some might believe in lofty ideals that the prosecution is to see justice done. It is quite
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The Jury Verdict And Sentencing Of Michael Chauvin
The much-awaited jury verdict in the criminal trial of former police officer Derek Michael Chauvin is now – guilty of two counts of murder and one count of the manslaughter of George Floyd. On the 25th May 2020 Minneapolis Police arrested Mr Floyd outside a convenience store. Police were called following a complaint by an
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The Rule Of Law & Christian Porter
The Rule of Law has recently been raised by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Attorney-General Christian Porter in defence of historic sexual assault allegations levelled at the latter. The term rule of law has been raised so many times in the past few days that it has almost become part of the general vernacular.
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Racial Abuse And Hate Crime In Perth
The recent Swastika emblazoned individual who allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower to racially abuse an Indigenous woman and her daughter is disturbing. Extreme right wing behaviour is, however, thankfully rare, especially since the dismantling of the neo-Nazi Australian National Movement (ANM) led by Jack Van Tongeren. Is the Accused Mentally Unwell? The accused here is
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February 2021 Perth Court Procedures – Post Lockdown
Court’s COVID Rules & Regulation Updates The latest advice from the Court is that for the period 5-14 February 2021 you are NOT permitted to enter the court unless: 1. You are required to do so for a listed matter or you have an involvement in the proceedings; 2. You require face to face services
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