You Can’t Consent to Sleep Sex
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 - "...
Video Statements as Evidence
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...
Sexual Intimacy in a Domestically Violent Relationship
If you're in a relationship where there has been domestic violence at any time in the past, any physical intimacy in Queensland now comes with increased legal risk.The law changed on 23 September 2024...
When is someone too drunk (or stoned) to consent to sexual activity in Queensland?
The legal question is: Was the person incapable?[1]Not everyone who has been drinking or taking drugs is incapable.If you don’t remember, that blank memory, by itself, does not mean you were incapable...
I made a witness statement against my partner/wife/husband. I want the charges dropped. Can I withdraw my statement?
A: In Queensland, the police* must consider your wishes.[1]However, the police make the decision. You do not have the final say. The police may prosecute against your wishes, even if you were the vict...