Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill

Death with dignity for the terminally ill- Following months of delays and an extensive late-night debate, New South Wales became the last state in Australia to pass voluntary assisted dying legislation. The bill, headed by the independent MP Alex...
Gunning On Empty: Firearms Vs Toys

Gunning On Empty: Firearms Vs Toys

People would be surprised to learn what in fact can be considered a Firearm for the purposes of the Criminal Law. The Firearms Act defines a “firearm” as “a gun, or other weapon, that is (or at any time was) capable of propelling a projectile by...
Jury Trial vs Judge Alone Trials

Jury Trial vs Judge Alone Trials

Judge alone trials are in the spotlight again. Throughout history, several high-profile cases have been decided by a judge alone. Examples which spring to mind include the recently heard case involving Cardinal George Pell, the renowned case involving Simon Gittany,...