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Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Law and Responsibility in Australia

This article discusses the threats and challenges that AI brings impacting humans, the law and businesses. Click here for more... continue reading
Common Assault

What amounts to common assault according to the law? Here is a summary of the law, penalties and defences for common assault. continue reading
What is Common Assault?

NSW police officer Ryan Barlow who violently arrested an aboriginal teenager has been sentenced. Click here for more... continue reading
Coward Punch: Sucker Punch Laws in Australia

Click here for a complete guide on the coward punch and sucker punch laws, penalties and defences across Australia... continue reading
What is the ‘Walama List’?

The Walama List is an alternative sentencing procedure specifically for Indigenous Australians. Click here for more… continue reading
What is a Common Assault?

Finks motorcycle gang members who savagely attacked a former gang member have been sentenced. click here for more... continue reading
Is Assaulting a Retail Worker a More Serious Offence in NSW?

The NSW Government is trying to introduce tough new laws aimed at protecting retail workers from assaults, following evidence revealing that majority of workers have been abused… continue reading
When Can NSW Police Use Tasers?

Police have tasered a 95-year-old woman at an aged care home in Cooma. Click here for more on when police are allowed to use a taser... continue reading
Doli Incapax | Age of Criminal Responsibility Australia

What’s the age that a child can be held criminally responsible and punished under Australia’s criminal justice system? Click here for more... continue reading
Fitness to Plead and Stand Trial: Mental Health Applications

What happens if a person accused of criminal charges is unfit to be tried or unfit to plead due to suffering mental health issues? continue reading