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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Legal System
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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How Will Courts Proceed During The Perth Covid Lockdown
At 6:00pm (Australian WST) today, Perth Metro area, Peel district and South-West WA will go into full lockdown until 6:00pm Friday after a security guard contracted the virus while working at the Sheraton 4-Seasons hotel in Perth. The source is believed to be a person who recently returned from the UK quarantining at the hotel.
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The Rule of Law is Broken in America
Wednesday January 6th 2021 was a turning point in U.S. history. Pro-Trump supporters, protesting the November 2020 Presidential election result stormed the U.S. Capitol. Ironically the U.S Capitol is regarded by Americans as the American Seat of Democracy enshrined in The Constitution of the United States. The violence on that day broke the Rule of
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Why Have The Police Charged Me?
It starts when someone (the complainant) reports you to police for something you have said or done which meets the legal test for an offence. Client’s will often ask: “where’s the evidence?” What the complainant has to say about your behaviour is their evidence. Client’s will say: “… that person’s lying…” and, “…why can’t the
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Can I Be Made To Wear A Monitoring Ankle Bracelet – YES
There has been much talk and protest about whether a government can compel it citizens to stay at home and if allowed to venture outside make wearing a face mask mandatory. The short answer is YES if there is a great good to be had. In the case of Covid-19 the great good is stopping
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COVID-19 & McGowan Government’s Hard Border Closure
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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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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