New podcast provides window into the NSW justice system
Have you ever felt confused by the reasoning behind sentencing practices in the criminal justice system? A new podcast by the NSW Sentencing Council has…
Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
Recent cases provide guidance on how courts will approach sentencing of corporations and individuals for criminal cartel conduct.
New sentencing statistics now available on the Judicial Information Research System
The JIRS statistics now include updated penalties which became available in September 2018 when the criminal penalty options in NSW were overhauled. By MARK ZAKI
Criminal law: April 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: February 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
New sentencing options: giving with one hand and taking with the other
The Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Sentencing Options) Act 2017 makes sweeping changes to non-custodial sentences. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: April 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: February 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
The latest from the High Court: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
Criminal law: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: July 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.