Lawyers | Canberra
The proposals for criminalising coercive control in other jurisdictions raise important questions for consideration about whether we should be doing the same in the ACT, or whether we think that the existing provisions of the Family Violence Act 2016 are sufficient. https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/35295-legislation-is-coming-for-coercive-control
It took a change of government, but finally a sense of fairness and justice has prevailed. Bernard will be able to get on with his legal practice and his life generally. Let’s hope that his unfair treatment will not reduce the courage he has shown in standing up against the injustice of powerful interests. Not […]
From the Law Council of Australia: https://www.lawcouncil.asn.au/media/media-releases/children-deserve-care-not-the-criminal-justice-system
Why is the ACT still dragging its feet on this ? We have had years of deliberation, but no action https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2022/03/18/demands-raise-age-after-revelations-nsw-govt-still-locking-11-year-olds
I’m happy to report that the new Probate Notice website at the Supreme Court is now alive and well. It may have taken a while to get it all moving, but the time I spent in advocating, and the effort of all involved has been worthwhile. Just log into the “Supreme Court, Probate Notice” to […]
Good news from the Supreme Court. From 1 March 2022, we can publish Probate notices on the Court’s website. Similar to NSW, there will be a saving of time and cost. Thank you to all involved in getting this to happen.
Small countries showing us the way: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/04/energy-transition-race-which-countries-leading/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=24303_countries_carbon_negative&utm_campaign=social_video_2021
Very soon ACT Probate notifications will be done via the Supreme Court website in a similar way to NSW. It has been a long wait, but the enacting legislation has been approved – with thanks to the Rules Committee chaired by the Honourable Justice Michael Elkaim, and including Richard Faulks of Snedden Hall and Gallop. […]
Age of criminal responsibility is ‘out of step with the rest of the world’ 08 November 2021 • By Lauren Croft Following the release of its road map to raising the age of criminal responsibility, the ACT AG has pledged to “provide better alternatives” to children in custody. In October, the ACT outlined its plan to raise the […]
Extract from Canberra Times on child protection – 13 April 202