Man Charged Over Alleged Sexual Act with Underage Girl on Bus in Hunter Region
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. A man has been charged over an alleged sexual act that took place in front of an underage girl on a bus in New South Wales’ Hunter region last month. The incident is said to have occurred around 1:45pm on 24 June 2020 when a 16-year-old schoolgirl boarded ...continue reading
Can Farting at Police Amount to Offensive Conduct in NSW?
It is reported that a man was fined for letting one rip in the presence of police in Austria. It’s reported that on 5 June the Austrian man ended up receiving a fine of 500 euros for farting loudly in-front of the authorities. The fine is equivalent to $820 AUD. The fine he received ...continue reading
Videos Show Sydney Man Kicking Dog Five Times in the Face and Calling Him “Little C***”
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It’s not uncommon for some degree of jealousy to play out in relationships. Indeed, most of us can relate to having felt the emotion, and for some of us, we’re even flattered when our partner displays it, taking it as a sign of love. Nevertheless, when jealousy goes ...continue reading
Law on NSW Police Arrest Powers
In NSW, a police officer is allowed to use force when exercising their lawful powers. However, it isn’t that simple. According to section 230 of Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW), police are allowed to use such force as is reasonably necessary for purposes of exercising one of their powers as a ...continue reading
Law on Australia’s Right to Hold Public Assemblies
By Poppy Morandin & Jimmy Singh. The death of George Floyd has inspired protesters to take to the streets, across the USA and globally, to campaign against systematic racism and demand stronger police accountability. In performing an arrest of Floyd, officer Derek Chauvin defied police protocol and all sense by kneeling upon the victim’s ...continue reading
When Can Police Use Force Under the Law in NSW?
By Poppy Morandin & Jimmy Singh. A Victorian police officer has been found to have used reasonable force in punching a handcuffed 15-year-old girl in the head, at a pro-marijuana rally in Melbourne last year. Allegedly, the teenager spat at the female officer, who retaliated with the hit. Before this occurred, the teenager had ...continue reading
What is Intimidation Under the Law in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Most people have a morning routine. Whether it’s sipping on a hot cup of coffee or listening to talkback radio on the traffic-filled drive to work, we all have our rituals to get the day started. For smokers, kicking off the morning generally begins with a cigarette, and ...continue reading
Law on Filming a Person’s Private Parts in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. A Sydney man who served a 12-year jail sentence for terrorism offences now finds himself on charges of filming up the skirts of two women in Kmart stores. It is reported that in January 2020, Mazen Touma allegedly committed the offences, some two months are completing his parole. ...continue reading
When Are You Allowed to Use a Laser Pointer in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. When a police helicopter is fervently flying around trying to track pursuits or search for a wanted suspect, the bright shine of a laser pointer is the last thing a pilot wants to see. It might sound inconsequential, but even a small, battery-run laser pointer can be capable ...continue reading
Can Revenge Porn Images on Social Media or Internet be Removed by Court Order?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Facebook has deleted a private group in which its almost 7,000 boys-only members came together to allegedly share revenge porn and discuss being violent to women. On 17 April 2020, the private group, called “Melb Guy Pals”, was shut down by Facebook for violating the community standards of ...continue reading