Child Sexual Offences
Child Sex Offence Evidence Program Expands
The new laws will expand the child sexual offence evidence program across all District Courts in New South Wales. Click here for more…
Should We Have a ‘Porn Passport’ to Verify Age for Online Pornography in Australia?
The e-Safety Commission has recommended a pilot to introduce an age verification technology for online porn…
Using ‘Good Character’ in Child Sex Abuse Cases
Can an accused person charged with child sex abuse offences raise good character as part of the defence case in New South Wales?
Historical Child Sex Offences in New South Wales
A 68-year-old Buddhist monk in Melbourne who allegedly raped children has been arrested and released on bail…
Criminal Lawyer in Sydney Shot Outside his Home
A criminal defence lawyer has been shot outside his Greenacre home in what police allege was a targeted attack…
Accidentally Viewing Child Abuse Material Online
Can you be charged for accidentally accessing child pornography in Australia? Click here for more on the law and penalties on this topic...
Sydney Man Who Sexually Abused Children Overseas is Sentenced in Sydney
Can you be prosecuted in Australia for committing a child sex offence in another country overseas? Click here for more...
Child Sexual Offences Evidence Program: Complete Guide in New South Wales
Rose became the youngest ever sexual abuse victim in Australia to obtain court approval to waive her anonymity rights to speak publicly about the need for stronger protection during court…
New Child Sex Abuse Laws in NSW: Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program
An outline on the new Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program in New South Wales. Click here for more on this area of criminal law...
Is It Illegal to Record Someone Without Consent?
Here is a guide to the law on recording someone without their knowledge or permission in NSW.