Tag: Law, Crime and Justice
HIV-positive author attacks China ban
China's refusal to allow an HIV-positive Australian author to enter the country has led to calls for the Beijing Government to change the law. [MORE]
'Predatory culture' on HMAS Success
Inquiry hears a predatory culture existed on the Navy ship HMAS Success, with female sailors being bullied into having sex.[MORE]
Surfers Paradise nightclub wins 'touting' court case
The Court of Appeal in Brisbane has ruled in favour of a Gold Coast night club in case over what is or is not "touting" for the adult entertainment business.[MORE]
Man who murdered parents sentenced to life
A central Queensland man has been jailed for life for the shooting murder of his father and stepmother. [MORE]
Convicted criminals lose asset battle
A convicted murderer and child sex offender have lost their legal fight to stop WA'S Director of Public Prosecutions seizing some of their assets.[MORE]
Parents sue for $18m after babies taken
Figures released by the NSW Government show the number of babies taken from mothers by DoCS is on the rise. [MORE]
Hurley offers 'sympathy' to Doomadgee family
The policeman acquitted of a 2004 death-in-custody on Palm Island in north Queensland has, for the first time, offered his sympathy to the victim's family.[MORE]
Ex-cop's case against Nine goes belly up
Former Sydney police officer loses legal battle to preview the latest series of Underbelly.[MORE]
Bush-bashers warned of crackdown
The Shire of Roebourne and local police are targeting illegal bush-bashing in Karratha.[MORE]
Council brothel inspector jailed over bribes
A western Sydney council brothel inspector has been jailed for at least 15 months for corruption.[MORE]
33yo 'assaulted man after breaking in'
Geraldton detectives have charged a Beresford man over the violent assault of a 23-year-old man.[MORE]
Driving hoon pretended to be cop, court told
A court is told a driver who crashed into parked cars told a witness he was a police officer, then fled.[MORE]
Man charged with attempted murder
A 43 year old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 53 year old man in Northam overnight.[MORE]
Police uncover alleged backyard drug lab
Coffs Harbour police have intercepted what they believe is a hidden drug lab.[MORE]
Accused pleads guilty to twin fatalities
A man has admitted causing the deaths of two friends by dangerous driving last year.[MORE]
Police officer grilled for second day
The police officer at the centre of a death in custody at Palm Island in north Queensland has denied applying force to the prisoner during a scuffle.[MORE]
Charged councillors won't be standing down
Two Mildura councillors facing charges under the Local Government Act will not be required to stand down while legal proceedings are underway.[MORE]
Murder accused wife weeps in court
An Adelaide woman weeps in court, denying she murdered her husband by setting his genitals alight.[MORE]
Day to day random searches not planned
The Police Minister Rob Johnson has dismissed criticism by a senior federal Liberal MP of the state's proposed stop and search powers.[MORE]
Man accused of torturing teen
A man from Romsey, in central Victoria, has been remanded in custody over charges relating to the alleged torture of a 15-year-old girl. [MORE]
Drug trafficking mum avoids jail
A Victorian mother of two convicted of drug trafficking has escaped a jail term.[MORE]
Pet death prompts axe-wielding outburst
Worse than a bull in a china shop, a man whose bird died goes back to a pet shop with an axe.[MORE]
Case against Cats star adjourned
Mathew Stokes will be back in court next month after his lawyers were unsuccessful having the cae dealt with today.[MORE]
Burglar on run in north Qld
Police are searching for a man who escaped from a low security prison in Townsville this morning.[MORE]
Expense scandal MPs invoke 320-year-old law
Four British lawmakers have told a judge they will use a 320-year-old law as a defence against prosecution over allegations they dishonestly claimed parliamentary expenses.[MORE]
