If you are an adult accused of sexually abusing a child, a person under the age of 18, and the person is still a child at the time bail is being considered then recent amendments to the Bail Act 1982 compel bail decision makers to consider the safety and well-being of the child before bail
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Legal System
Are the Russians War Criminals?
President Biden recently accused Russia of committing war crimes and Vladimir Putin a war criminal. Whether these accusations are justified will be determined under international law. The question turns on whether the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces on the 24 February 2022 ordered by Vladimir Putin constituted crimes of aggression. International Legal Framework International
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I’m Guilty – I want you to defend me?
Criminal defence lawyers do not get this question every day but when they do, the answer is often no. If a client admits to the charge and the underlying facts to the defence lawyer then the legal advice runs along the lines of a plea-in-mitigation and how to prepare for that. Lawyers must not mislead
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A Permanent Stay of Proceedings – Bruce Lehrman’s Case Involving Brittany Higgins
Bruce Lehrman, a former Liberal staffer accused of allegedly raping Brittany Higgins, also a former Liberal staffer, intends to seek a permanent or temporary stay of proceedings. Widespread media coverage and other factors could deny Bruce Lehrman a fair trial. Short History Brittany Higgins accused Bruce Lehrman of raping her in March 2019. She first
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What Is A Criminal Justice Attorney?
In receiving telephone inquiries about a wide range of criminal law matters, the question sometimes comes up of whether I am a criminal justice attorney. My answer is that in an everyday sense, I suppose I am a criminal justice attorney. An Australian Lawyer However, under the legal profession legislation in the various states and
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Mandated Double Vaccination in Perth Courts
As of the 5 February 2022 all court and tribunal worker which includes judicial officers and support staff, unless exempted, must be double vaxxed and show proof of vaccination and photo identification to enter the court. The coverage is wide: “In addition to judicial officers and all court and tribunal support staff, a ‘court or
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What To Do When The Police Want To Talk To You?
The Nuremberg Code and COVID Compulsory Vaccination
A number of callers have asked whether compulsory vaccination breaches the Nuremberg Code. The short answer is no and it is laughable to suggest so. Following the Allied victory over Germany, the Allied powers enacted the International Military Tribunal on 19th November 1945. As part of the Tribunal, a series of legal trials were held
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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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