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The insanity defence is global news. Maybe not since Daniel M'Naghten tried to assassinate the British Prime Minister has the public been so interested. Lindsay Clancy's case would play out differe...

The knife laws in Queensland are a mess. Although that is not a new problem, they are about to be applied to many more unsuspecting people. A new law will allow anyone in public to be stopped and sear...

There is no lawful consent given to sexual contact if the other person is asleep or unconscious in Queensland.There was a doubt, before 23 September 2024, whether consent could be given in advance - "...

Instead of telling their story in the witness box, many witnesses may soon give the first part of their evidence by pre-recorded video conversations with Queensland police officers (Video Recorded Evi...

What can an accused person in Queensland do with the statements in the police Brief of Evidence? Or the QP9 Court Brief? Can they copy it? Show it to their friends? Post parts of it on social media?In...