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THE JURY – A CASE AGAINST IT’S USE
The murder of toddler Jaidyn Leskie and subsequent trial, has caused one retired investigating officer to comment on the effectiveness of the jury system in Victoria. In the following clip, we hear about juries versus a 3 judge trial. Also note the investigation by the police and the fact a committal hearing saw enough evidence … Continue reading
Retired Justice Michael Kirby talks about online courts
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-03/courts-cases-should-move-online-michael-kirby-says/8770858
Elijah Doughty Trial – Supreme Court of Western Australia
Please note: Indigenous persons should be aware there are images of a deceased person in the newspaper links below. UPDATE 21/7/2017 JURY SENT TO DELIBERATE http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/elijah-doughty-jury-consider-verdict/news-story/a2d7af4084f66d03ad05655b41a1ff41 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-20/elijah-doughty-kalgoorlie-teen-manslaughter-trial-jury-retires/8727064 and http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/elijah-doughty-jury-considers-verdict-in-manslaughter-trial/news-story/c3db6609b2be3e07bbcc0f2f342a3b56 The requirements for a conviction of manslaughter in Western Australia are complicated. The present trial of the person (name suppressed) charged with the manslaughter of Elijah … Continue reading
Mobile Phone Law Reform – Where to now
The following information is from a Bond University study. Two of my students asked me this morning, can a Police Officer pull over a vehicle and demand their Cell Phone (Mobile) and use a police electronic devices to scan the phone for information. In their question they referred to police wishing to prove the driver … Continue reading
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
The Supreme Court of New Jersey has just handed down a ruling that has attracted worldwide attention. The court found that in some circumstances a texter sitting at home can be held civilly liable for a car crash. Could and should this happen in Australia? THE VICTORIAN LEGISLATION Fully licensed car drivers Using a mobile … Continue reading
OUTCOME 3 THE COURTS
Note: A TAB entitled THE COURTS contains material for this outcome. What was always in our legislation in Australia, the right to graze sheep on the side of the road, came up for consideration in TRIGWELL v. STATE GOVERNMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION [1979] HCA 40; (1979) 142 CLR 617 The court’s message to the government was … Continue reading
PROTECTION OF RIGHTS – SOUTH AFRICA
photo of 1977 Bells Beach titles courtesy of Joliphotos.com A young Tom Carroll holding his board and South African surfer Shaun Thompson taking note. Whilst Shaun was free to surf in Australia that year, the South African cricket team was banned from touring here and activist Nelson Mandela was in a prison for political ideals. … Continue reading
Why EU Law would be unconstitutional in Australia
The following story is from the ABC news service 15/3/2017. Students need to be aware that certain Queensland senators are also pushing for a similar law. Why would this law be unconstitutional in Australia in 2017? How could a law such as this ever be legislated in Australia with regard to the current wording in … Continue reading
VCE LEGAL STUDIES UNIT 3 & 4 2017
Another year of Legal Studies is approaching. 2017 students are in a privileged position as it is the last year of the current study design. Therefore past examiner’s reports, practice SACs and a wealth of materials is available for your success. This should be the best year to study Legal for some time! The summer … Continue reading
HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA
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