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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.