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
German International Student Charged for Breaking and Entering and Committing Serious Indictable Offence
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. For German international student, Paul Kuhn, the temptation to wander around a museum in the middle of the night – and take a bunch of selfies with dinosaurs in the process – was all too real. So alluring was the idea that in the early hours of 10 ...continue reading
Smuggling Contraband Charges Result After Men Allegedly Try to Toss a Tennis Ball Stuffed with Drugs Over Prison Fence
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Stuck in the confines of a correctional facility, where the comfort of contraband is a mere figment of the imagination, there are no means too extreme or absurd for the prisoner who is desperate to get their hands on prohibited items. From alcohol and drugs, to cigarettes and ...continue reading
Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Trafficking Cocaine in Victoria
By Poppy Morandin & Jimmy Singh. Craigslist ads for $350 “White VIP” party tickets posted by someone named “Charlie”, that were promised to be the “best in Melbourne,” and would “sort out your weekend properly,” may seem innocent enough to the untrained eye. However, in late February 2017, Victorian Police set up a purchase ...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
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
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
The Law on Unlawful Transporting or Depositing of Waste in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. When it comes to dumping waste, it may come as a surprise to learn that in New South Wales, under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, you are only allowed to unload that waste at a place that can lawfully accept it. Indeed, if you transport ...continue reading
Law on Possessing a Stolen Dog in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. An 11-week-old Rottweiler puppy named “Buddy” has been reunited with his owners after he was stolen from his home in Ipswich, Queensland, thanks to the help of a tip-off from a member of the public and some teamwork from Springfield police. The Brisbane Times reports that on 3 ...continue reading