Domestic violence is by no means a rare or uncommon crime. Family violence results in the deaths of around 100 people every year, with one woman killed almost every week by their partner (The National … [Read more...]
Hold on! Use the handrail or face arrest!?
Canada's Supreme Court recently sided with a woman who was arrested for refusing to hold an escalator handrail. We discuss this unusual case below. The Case In 2009, Bela Kosoian was approached … [Read more...]
Children’s Criminal Responsibility: Raise the Age or Maintain the Status Quo?
The Australian Medical Association and the Law Council of Australia recently called on Australia’s governments to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility. Current Criminal … [Read more...]