Reflections: Presumption of innocence and the Singh case
Well of course he is guilty! But is he really? These news articles have blindingly stuck in...
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Updated Edition: Contemporary Issues in QLD Bail Legislation
Updated Edition: Contemporary Issues in QLD Bail Legislation Queensland: Knee-jerk reactions to law reform Due to the changing nature of online platforms as a direct outcome of advancements in technology and increased media...
Read MoreDouble Jeopardy and the Bowraville murders
A teaching resource for legal studies students and teachers on double jeopardy and the Bowraville murders.
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: NSW consorting law review long overdue
The NSW Ombudsman’s statutorily-mandated review of the 2012 consorting laws is now more than a year overdue. The Rule of Law Institute calls on the NSW Government to publicly update stakeholders on the progress of the review.
Read MoreSubmission on Deferred Prosecution Agreements
The Institute has lodged a submission with the federal Attorney-General’s Department, recommending against the introduction of Deferred Prosecution Agreements in Australia.
Read MoreNSW Parliament passes crime bills with serious RoL concerns
NSW Parliament has passed two crime bills that raise serious rule of law concerns.
Read MoreSenate committee on federal ICAC releases report
Taking into account the Institute’s submission, a Senate Committee has declined to recommend the establishment of a federal anti-corruption body.
Read MoreMedia Release: Personal attacks on the NSW Bar Association President re Serious Crimes Protection Orders
Alister Henskens’ attack on Noel Hutley S.C., President of the New South Wales Bar Association, (Australian, April 22) is a cynical attempt to direct attention away from the Crimes (Serious Crimes Protection Orders) Bill 2016.
Read MoreJudicial Discretion and the Rule of Law: Police v Dunstall
Judicial discretions to exclude evidence improperly or unfairly obtained – a win for rule of law...
Read MoreMedia Mashup – Recent Discussions about Control Orders in Australia
Attorney General Brandis is planning on introducing new legislation to Federal Parliament to amend...
Read MoreBeckett v NSW [2015] NSWSC
The long running legal saga of Ms Roseanne Beckett came to a close last week when she was awarded...
Read MoreQueensland Taskforce on Organised Crime Legislation Submission – VLAD Act
Rule of Law Institute of Australia Submission on the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment...
Read MoreMedia Mash-Up and Explainer : Bail in NSW
The current Sydney Siege Coronial Inquest proceedings have led to significant media and community...
Read MoreBEAQ Conference – Brisbane 2015
Jackie Charles, our Education Coordinator, recently spoke at the Business Educators Association...
Read MoreFIFA and the Rule of Law
The Rule of Law Institute has compiled an education resource ‘FIFA and the Rule of...
Read MoreDevelopments on Organised Crime Laws in Queensland
The Rule of Law Institute applauds the creation of an Inquiry into Organised Crime in Queensland...
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