How can international search warrants threaten Australian human rights?
Discover how when dealing with international search warrants, the rights of a wanted person do not have the same legal protections as under domestic law.
DetailsDennis Miralis is a leading Australian defence lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Dennis is a Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis and specialises in international criminal law.
Cyber weapons definition
Cyber operations are being increasingly used. Explore some competing definitions of cyber weapons, and the potential implications of how they are defined.
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Malign foreign influence operations: How does the US counter them?
There is a long history of hostile foreign governments seeking to influence U.S. democratic institutions. With rapidly developing technologies and the increasing use of and access to the internet and social media, these foreign actors have become further empowered in these activities. The United States Department of Justice plays an important role in defending the…
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What are the key differences between legal and illegal Bitcoin users?
Discover which charactertistics may allow legal and illegal bitcoin users to be distinguished.
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Who is the US Intelligence Community?
How is “Intelligence” defined? “Intelligence includes the organizations, capabilities, and processes involved in collection, processing, exploitation, analysis, and dissemination of information or finished intelligence. Intelligence products provide users with the information that has been collected and analyzed based on their requirements.” 23 October 2013 Edition of Joint Pub 2-0, Joint Intelligence Who is the…
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How will DPAs be negotiated in Australia?
The sophisticated nature of corporate crime makes it difficult to detect, and often corporate criminal activity is only identified because ‘whistleblowers’ come forward, or because the company self-reports. The Australian Government is considering options to facilitate a more effective and efficient response to corporate crime by encouraging greater self-reporting by companies. A key focus of…
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The Commonwealth DPP (CDPP) and international criminal law
With organised crime becoming increasingly global in nature, the work of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is increasingly international.
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International cybercrime: What are the key investigative challenges?
Cybercrime and computer-related offences are becoming increasingly difficult to investigate. One of the reasons is that these cases are typically international in nature. The Australian Institute of Criminology outlines some of the key impediments to the successful investigation of transnational high tech crime. What are the key challenges in international cybercrime investigations? Identifying…
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Encryption laws by country
Encryption is a crucial enabler of the rights to privacy and freedom of expression, however its legal situation varies from country to country. We look at some common encryption laws around the world and how they apply to Australia, the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and the UK, as identified by Global Partners Digital. What are…
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How does the FATF work with countries to improve AML/CFT compliance?
Which jurisdictions have deficiencies in global compliance with AML/CFT standards? Explore the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) key findings.
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