Law Report

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Combatting illegal trade in human organs Jul 30, 2024

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International prosecutions have focused concern on the 'hidden crime' of commercial trade in human organs. So, what is the best way to respond to organ trafficking and 'organ transplant tourism'?

Solving Britain's prison crisis; kids who don't repay the 'bank of mum and dad' Jul 23, 2024

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Prisoners are being released early in a bid to tackle overcrowding in Britain's jails. And, buying property with help from the 'bank of mum and dad' is becoming increasingly common, so what can go wrong if the loan terms aren't clearly spelt out?

How does a judge know if an offender is truly sorry? Jul 16, 2024

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When calculating a sentence, a judge weighs up many considerations, including remorse. But is it really possible to determine if an offender is genuinely sorry?

Children and medical consent Jul 09, 2024

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In a dispute over the medical treatment of a gravely sick child, who gets the ultimate say? Three recent court rulings in New South Wales deal with this profoundly difficult issue.

A deep dive into diplomatic immunity Jul 02, 2024

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The case of the careless driver with diplomatic immunity who soured Britain's relationship with the US. And the former high commissioner in Canberra who was held accountable for exploiting a domestic worker.

Should foreign judges sit on Hong Kong's highest court? Anti-discrimination laws in religious schools Jun 25, 2024

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Two English judges have resigned from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal. Should four Australian judges stay or go?

The Australian Law Reform Commission has made a set of recommendations on how anti-discrimination laws should operate in religious schools.

How stressful is it to be a judge or magistrate? Jun 18, 2024

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New research examines the impact of heavy workloads on the well-being of judicial officers and the quality of justice delivered.

Protecting First Nations sacred sites: are Australian laws fit for the task? Jun 11, 2024

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Traditional owners have welcomed an announcement by Parks Australia that it would plead guilty to damaging a sacred site at Gunlom Falls in Kakadu National park. The move follows a landmark High Court decision which found that statutory bodies can be held criminally liable for damaging cultural sites.

BAD NEIGHBOURS S2 E5 | Fences Jun 06, 2024

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Bad fences make bad neighbours! The Law Report explores your rights and responsibilities when it comes to fences and boundaries.

Trump's legal woes; Bad Neighbours: fences Jun 04, 2024

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What are Donald Trump's legal options after the former US president was found guilty of falsifying business records in the 'hush money' trial?