Domestic Violence Inquiry Closed, Amid Concerns of Increase in Incidents
By Poppy Morandin & Jimmy Singh. The Australian Senate’s inquiry into domestic violence has closed 3 months early, despite concerns of COVID-19 leading to a rise in incidents. Whilst initially the committee was required to report by mid-August 2020, the inquiry was closed this week without any submissions or hearings. “The committee formed the ...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
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
The Coronavirus Rules and Penalties You Must Know in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. As the world finds itself in a frenzy trying to cope with the mayhem of the coronavirus, one man in North Carolina decided that now would be a pretty good time to add to the existing stress and paranoia surrounding the pandemic. In a sheer act of senselessness, ...continue reading
New COVID Laws: $5,000 On-The-Spot Fines for Spitting or Coughing at Police or Health Care Workers in NSW
There’s been unsettling trends of COVID19 assaults particularly against police and healthcare workers since the pandemic hit our communities. In response, legislation has now been passed to tackle the issue with very big fines of up to $5,000 on-the-spot. It is reported that two men in NSW have allegedly spat at NSW police officers. ...continue reading
How Does COVID-19 Affect Bail Applications in NSW?
By Fouad Awada and Jimmy Singh. On 30 March 2020, the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down a decision granting conditional bail to Mr Abdul Rakielbakhour who was accused and charged with serious domestic violence charges. Mr Rakielbakhour was arrested and charged with common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, alleged ...continue reading
Teenager Charged for Using Offensive Language After Verbally Abusing Two Asian Sisters in Sydney
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It’s a contested question – are you allowed to use offensive language in public? Today, we indeed find ourselves in a day and age where swearing has become commonplace. As such, most people wouldn’t even flinch at the sound of a swear word dropping. This is especially the ...continue reading
38-Year-Old Man Sentenced For a Common Assault Charge
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Tensions are rippling throughout the world as news of the coronavirus bubbles into our televisions and social media screens advising of the latest limitations and lockdowns. Undeniably, anxiety around the deadly virus and its threats to daily life have sharpened, leaving people fearful and reacting in all kinds ...continue reading
Sydney Radiologist Sentenced to Jail for Using Carriage Service to Menace and Offend Former Tinder Date
It is reported that a radiologist in Sydney has been sentenced to jail for sending threatening messages to a previous tinder date. 41-year-old Denise Lee, a Sydney radiologist pleaded guilty before being sentenced to 9-months imprisonment for using a carriage service to menace charges. It’s reported that the 41-year-old radiologist has met Matthew Holberton ...continue reading