Can police arrest their way out of the drug problem?
Is there a need to develop innovative ideas outside of law enforcement that may help to disrupt the supply of illicit drugs?
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What is Perjury?
If you are appearing in Court for a legal matter, you will be required to swear an oath to tell the truth. Perjury is the offence of making a false statement whilst under oath.
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What is Duress in Criminal Law?
Duress is a possible defence to a criminal charge such as assault or affray, where the defendant argues that they were forced to act in this way by someone else under the threat of death or serious harm to the person, their family or dependants.
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Is pepper spray legal in Australia?
Find out whether it is legal to carry or use Pepper Spray in Australia, and what the potential penalties are.
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Fake IDs: What are the Penalties in NSW?
If you’re a minor and use a fake ID, you may be fined $2,200 or an on-the-spot penalty of $220. You may also have 6 months added to your provisional driver’s licence.
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Writing a Court Character Reference: A Step-by-step Guide
If someone you know has broken the law and is required to attend court, you may be asked to write a character reference. A character reference is a letter that expresses your opinion of this person.
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Inquiry into disproportionate Indigenous incarceration
Explore key issues identified by the ALRC in their inquiry into the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in our prisons, and their recommendations for reform.
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Senate calls for legal aid funding increase
After a 20 year decline in legal aid funding, the Senate has passed a motion calling on the Australian Government to address the crisis.
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How adequate are existing laws in capturing cyber bullying?
While new technology and increased use of social media provide convenience and the ability for people to stay connected, there have also been detrimental impacts to society such as the increased prevalence of cyber bullying.
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What are the Law Society of NSW’s strategic plans for 2018?
President of The Law Society of NSW Doug Humphreys detailed the representative body’s strategic plans in a speech delivered on 31 January 2018 to mark the opening of the law term.
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