Brazilian Father Drugs Two Young Sons’ Food with Rat Poisoning Before Stabbing Them with Knife
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It seems inconceivable for a child to be poisoned by someone close to them, let alone by their very own parent. Indeed, the responsibilities of a parent include providing a safe environment for their children, treating them with care, and protecting them against abuse. Nevertheless, for one father ...continue reading
Law on the Age of Criminal Responsibility in NSW: An Interview with Greens MP David Shoebridge
By Poppy Morandin and Jimmy Singh. Despite a strong campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, the decision has been deferred to 2021, following concerns that further work needs to be done regarding processes and services for children who exhibit offending behaviour. The issue was discussed at the meeting ...continue reading
Domestic Violence | Domestic Violence Australia
Domestic Violence Statistics What is Domestic Violence? Types of Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Against Men Domestic Violence Against Women Common Assault Offences, Penalties, Sentences & Defences Sexual Assault Offences, Penalties, Sentences & Defences Domestic violence in any of its forms is completely unacceptable, and is mainly committed by men against women and children. ...continue reading
Police Charge School Boy with Common Assault After he Allegedly Bullied Disabled Boy
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. A disabled teenager from Perth, who has spent years back and forth from hospital battling an enduring health condition, has had his pelvis shattered in an alleged schoolyard bullying assault by a fellow student. On 10 June 2020, the 14-year-old boy was attacked on the premises of Kent ...continue reading
Law on Assaulting, Stalking, Harassing or Intimidating a School Staff Member or Student at School in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. If you’ve ever watched the movie Bad Moms starring Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell, you’ll likely recall the scenes of dejected, stressed-out parents cutting loose and liberating themselves through completely inappropriate behaviour. From drunkenly raiding grocery stores, bouncing around to thumping music while chugging from giant bottles of ...continue reading
Law on Detain Person Without Consent to Obtain any Advantage in NSW
By Poppy Morandin and Jimmy Singh. A 24-year-old Sydney tenant has allegedly been held against his will and assaulted by his landlord, following the young man experiencing financial difficulties and being unable to pay rent. Due to the spread of COVID-19, it is reported that the pair negotiated a payment plan, as is common ...continue reading
Law on Police Using Tasers in NSW: Indigenous Man Tasered in Face by Police
By Poppy Morandin and Jimmy Singh. An Indigenous man has been tasered in the face at close range by an NSW Police Officer, during an arrest in Paddington. Footage of the arrest has gone viral on social media. It shows Mr Lovelock on his knees with his hands stretched out. Officers then try to ...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 Police Use of Pepper Spray in NSW
By Poppy Morandin & Jimmy Singh. The deployment of pepper spray on protestors following the Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney, has sparked concerns regarding the way in which the NSW Police Force uses such a tool. The day was largely characterised as a peaceful protest, following the public assembly’s last-minute authorisation from the ...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