Martin Bullock Lawyers, like many of you, are appalled by the terrorist crimes committed by a young white supremacist in New Zealand last Friday. We are all asking: “How could an Australian do … [Read more...]
Justice HAS Been Done!!!
No doubt you’re all aware of the conviction of Cardinal Pell for historic sex offences, relating to two 13-year-old boys in the St Patrick’s choir in 1996. Cardinal Pell is the third most senior … [Read more...]
Justice at last for victims of sexual abuse!
Survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of priests, nuns, or employees of churches can now sue church organisations. On 1 January 2019, new laws came into effect in NSW imposing a retrospective duty … [Read more...]
A History of the Second Amendment in the US
This is a follow-up to our post last week about the implementation of Gun Laws in Australia, which you can read here. The Second Amendment was originally introduced in 1791 by President James … [Read more...]
Gun Laws – Why Australia Got It Right
In 1996, after the then-largest mass shooting in the world at Port Arthur in Tasmania, the Australian government, to its credit, made far-reaching restrictions and controls on the sale and possession … [Read more...]
The Overlap of Health Issues and the Criminal Justice System
One of the key values of Martin Bullock Lawyers is compassion. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system often seeks retribution rather than rehabilitation, and there are many health issues tied up … [Read more...]
Can You Record a Police Officer Without Permission?
Martin Bullock Lawyers supports police in their important work within the community. However, what do you do if the police exceed their authority? In particular, can you record police officers or … [Read more...]
Important Changes to Domestic Violence Laws
New laws due to come into force in New South Wales later this year will make “strangulation” an offence. This is an important change that is aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence. The … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence – We all need to feel safe and know our options before making a rash decision
Are you and your children trying to get out of an abusive relationship? We can provide you with advice on your options, both in relation to seeking an apprehended domestic violence order against … [Read more...]
Sexual Consent and the Law
The NSW Bar Association has recently stated that "sexual consent laws should be amended in NSW so that a person who has an unreasonable but honest belief in consent is not guilty of crime". You may … [Read more...]