At least twenty women have been killed in Australia this year by their partners. Many more have experienced physical, psychological or sexual abuse. Most perpetrators are known to their … [Read more...]
Forensic Science – Sexy or Just Plain Wrong?
Many convictions in the criminal justice system are obtained through the use of forensic science. In Australia, improper or unvalidated forensic science has been implicated in an estimated 31% of … [Read more...]
Canada, Star Trek and Two Years’ Imprisonment!!!
We love Canada! Let’s be frank, compared to the mess that the United States is currently in, Canada stands like a beacon of what a good country can be. And the Canadians have been defacing their … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Anyone Water Down Our Gun Laws
One of the things that Martin Bullock Lawyers is most proud of about Australia is its gun laws. In 1996, our conservative Prime Minister John Howard fought against his Coalition to introduce … [Read more...]
Australia’s New Security Laws
Australia’s new security laws were passed with bipartisan support in 2018. They were meant to give the Australian Federal Police (AFP) more powers in order to protect us against terrorism. The … [Read more...]
We Love Parramatta – The Parramatta Gaol
In our new series “We Love Parramatta”, we highlight Parramatta’s many histories and cultures. This week we look at Parramatta Gaol, located at the corner of O’Connell and Dunlop Streets in North … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones – Our Watch is Ended
Here at Martin Bullock Lawyers, like every other workplace, we love to talk about Game of Thrones. We also have a deep admiration for the Red Cross. The Red Cross produces a blog about Game of … [Read more...]
New, Tougher Penalties for Drink Driving
On Monday 20 May 2019, new “zero tolerance” law reform relating to drink driving came into effect. These laws pose tougher penalties on low-range drink drivers. The legal limit of blood alcohol … [Read more...]
Media Reporting on Court Cases: Contempt of Court and Suppression Orders
The administration of justice sometimes requires sensational media reporting to be suppressed in order to ensure a fair trial. Whilst some may view this as patronising, trial by media has become … [Read more...]
Doxxing and Cyber-Harassment: What it is, and the need for legislative reform
‘Doxxing’ (or ‘dropping documents’) involves the release of personal information without permission, and to a hostile online audience. This may include phone numbers, email and residential addresses, … [Read more...]