Unexplained Wealth Laws in Australia
Learn about unexplained wealth laws, which require a person who lives beyond their apparent means to justify the legitimacy of their financial circumstances.
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.
INTERPOL and extradition: What is the connection?
INTERPOL is an international organisation providing a shared database and communication channel to police forces from various countries. This international cooperation allow for assistance in circulating information about wanted persons.
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How do MLA laws operate in Australian extradition cases?
What is mutual assistance? Mutual Assistance is an avenue used by countries to provide and obtain formal assistance in criminal investigations and prosecution. It allows Australian law enforcement authorities to cooperate with international enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute offenders that are allegedly conducting illicit activities across borders. The Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act…
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How effectively is the ACIC combatting serious and organised crime?
In its 2020-21 annual report, the ACIC provides insight into its capabilities and key achievements throughout the reporting period.
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ACIC’s national criminal intelligence fusion capability
Discover how the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)’s National Criminal Intelligence Fusion Capability collects information about you.
DetailsChallenging the powers of the ACIC
Discover whether the powers of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) can be challenged.
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Client legal privilege and the ACIC
What is client legal privilege? Client legal privilege is a right that can be exercised by legal practitioners resisting the disclosure of certain information concerning a client that would otherwise be required to be disclosed. It is both a right under the common law (the law developed by the decisions of judges, courts and tribunals)…
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Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
Explore the powers of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) which focuses on reducing the impact of serious and organised crime on Australia.
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The extradition process
What happens when a wanted fugitive flees the country, and how do they get extradited back? Who has the final say? Explore the key considerations.
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