Special Address by President Zelenskyy of Ukraine
I just watched this on UTube and recommend that anyone who can also do so should. Our support for the people of Ukraine in this time of their most dreadful suffering is essential.
Tag: law
A Win for Democracy
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 […]
Law Council: Age of Criminal Responsibility
From the Law Council of Australia: https://www.lawcouncil.asn.au/media/media-releases/children-deserve-care-not-the-criminal-justice-system
Age of criminal responsibility is ‘out of step with the rest of the world’ by Lauren Croft
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 […]
Canberra Times article – Raise The Age
Extract from Canberra Times on child protection – 13 April 202
Bernard Collaery & Land Titles
HEARSAY 9.9.2020 Invisible Justice? While the former President of East Timor, Ramos Horta, would give hiscountry’s highest honour to our Law Society member Bernard Collaery, ourAustralian government continues Bernard’s prosecution in relation to ourAustralian government’s bugging of an East Timor government building in Dili.The charges under the National Services Act 2001 carry a maximum penalty […]
Ethos 257 Spring 2020
In his introduction to the 19/20 Annual Report, President Chris Donohue looks back at an eventfuly 12 months.
Ethos 256 Winter 2020 – How does our law treat our children
Chris Donohue, President of the ACT Law Society, looks at the role of punishment vs rehabilitation in recidivism rates of young offenders.
Elder Abuse
Missed opportunities to address elder abuse While the Society certainly wants action to be taken on elder abuse, including financial abuse, it was with some alarm that we saw yesterday the introduction in the Legislative Assembly of flawed legislation to address the issue. The Crimes (Offences Against Vulnerable People) Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 introduces criminal […]
Ethos 255 Autumn 2020
Chris Donohue, President of the ACT Law Society, observes that recent changes to wig and robing rules for solicitors creates an unhelpful difference between counsel performing the same role.