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Justice Delayed: Mr Irving Wins Malicious Prosecution Case, 32 Years On

The Supreme Court of Queensland has awarded $130,000 in damages to Indigenous man Mr Terry Irving, more than three decades after he was first wrongfully charged by police.

Alexis Kaczmarek 26/9/25 Alexis Kaczmarek 26/9/25

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – Understanding the Law and Support Available

In South Australia, female genital mutilation is a serious criminal offence. The maximum penalty is 7 years in prison.

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Court finds Police Used Excessive Force on Aboriginal Man in Wheelchair

Judge Macdonald of the Darwin Magistrates’ Court found that Senior Constable Abbas used “clearly and obviously excessive, unreasonable and unlawful” force when he dragged Aboriginal man Mr Cebu from his wheelchair at the Palmerston markets.

Alexis Kaczmarek 16/9/25 Alexis Kaczmarek 16/9/25

Human Rights Behind Bars: The Duty to Protect Female Prisoners

Every person in custody retains basic human rights. Chief among them is the right to safety, dignity, and freedom from abuse. The recent $2 million lawsuit brought by Keli Lane against the NSW Government highlights how deeply these rights can be breached when systems fail to protect women behind bars.

Alexis Kaczmarek 26/8/25 Alexis Kaczmarek 26/8/25

When “Inappropriate” Isn’t Always “Indecent”: Lessons from Police v Hill [2025] SASC 127

The Supreme Court of South Australia recently handed down their decision in Police v Hill [2025] SASC 127, which highlights the fine line between “inappropriate workplace behaviour” and what the law recognises as a criminal indecent assault.

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Then NSW police officers jailed for pepper-spraying, stomping and dragging woman during welfare check

Two former NSW Police officers pleaded guilty to multiple charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company, common assault, and misusing a prohibited weapon.