Courts
Article
Lionel Murphy and the presumption of guilt
Some of the most serious allegations against the reforming Attorney-General turned High Court judge centre on his relationships - real or imagined - with three notorious Sydney figures.
Journal article
Reforming defences to homicide in Victoria: another attempt to address the gender question
This article argues that legal professionals need to have information about how to utilise Victoria's new family violence provisions as well as ongoing training and professional development to promote consistent understandings of family violence across the criminal justice system.
Journal article
Blinded by the white: a comparative analysis of jury challenges on racial grounds
This article explores cases in which Indigenous defendants have perceived that an all-white jury’s prejudice against Indigenous people would prevent them receiving a fair trial, and draws comparisons with the United States and Canada.
Journal article
Parliament, the judiciary and fundamental rights: the strength of the principle of legality
The principle of legality has in recent years become an increasingly important tool of statutory interpretation, but it has been applied inconsistently.
Discussion paper
The Justice Project: introduction and consultation questions
The Law Council of Australia is undertaking a comprehensive national review into the state of access to justice in Australia.