Dietrich v The Queen Casenote In this case note, the following topics are demonstrated: Right to a fair trial Right to legal representation Access to Justice Take Home: Historically in Australia, a person who could not afford legal representation had to proceed...
In this case note: Access to Justice The Court system (appeals) Arbitrary use of power Gary the Goat Case – The Court System and the Appeals Process Comedian James Dezarnaulds a.k.a Jimbo Bazoobi was issued a $440 fine on August 22 2013 after his goat, Gary, was...
In this case study: Apprehended Bias Fair-minded Lay Observer Independence of the Judiciary Right to a Fair Trial Access to Justice Isbester v Knox City Council [2015] HCA 20 This case focuses on Tania Isbester and Kirsten Hughes. Isbester owned a Staffordshire...
Nicholas Cowdery AM QC*, former NSW Director of Public Prosecutions, has called for the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to be confined to its investigative role and leave ‘prosecution to the experts.’ Mr Cowdery pointed to the importance...
Business support for the rule of law – a growing global movement Public support for the rule of law by business is a relatively new concept and it is fast gaining traction. Recent developments at the international level and domestically in Australia are shining light...
This case note is about Smith v The Queen [2015] HCA 27 Procedural Fairness and the Facts of The Case Trial Judge’s Directions to a Jury and Majority Verdicts in Queensland Right to a Fair Trial Jury Decision Making and Interim Votes Procedural fairness is a...
