In the latest Sydney Law Review, Andrew Trotter and Harry Hobbs have written an article entitled “The Great Leap Backward: Criminal Law Reform with the Hon. Jarrod Bleijie”.… Read More »Human Rights and Criminal Justice: The Sudden Erosion of Gradually Implemented Rights
Brett Peter Cowan has lodged an appeal against his murder conviction. Last Wednesday afternoon, Tim Meehan of Bosscher Lawyers filed the notice of appeal in Brisbane. The notice… Read More »Cowan Lodges Appeal
This week saw the introduction of new laws targeted at both cyclists and motorists in an effort to make out roads safer for both. The new laws include… Read More »Fines Cycle Through as New Laws Mean Tougher Penalties
Fines and penalties that rely on the state penalty unit system will now be indexed yearly, with a default rate of change of 3.5%. Previously penalty unit changes… Read More »Fines to Increase Annually
Nightlife violence has been a hot issue for some time now. In January, New South Wales introduced a mandatory eight-year prison term who anyone who fatally punches another… Read More »Proposed Legislative Changes Will Target Nightlife Violence