by Galbally Parker | Mar 19, 2020
This afternoon, our office wrote an Open Letter to the Minister for Corrections, Ben Carroll, the Commissioner for Corrections Emma Cassar and the Assistant Commissioner for Corrections, Jenny Hoskins. This letter reflects the concerns that have been communicated to...
by Galbally Parker | Mar 18, 2020
The Magistrates’ Court has announced is amended procedures for all stakeholders in the Court, including criminal defence lawyers, accused persons and parties to Intervention Order and Disciplinary Proceedings. Please find the announcement...
by Galbally Parker | Mar 16, 2020
The Supreme Court has produced a Statement that outlines what the Courts are considering when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19 (or ‘Coronavirus’). These will include more flexible working arrangements, tele-Court and staggering the Court...
by Galbally Parker | Mar 15, 2020
As of the time of writing, we have received limited advice from the Justice Department, Law Institute or Courts in relation to how criminal proceedings may be affected by closures, quarantines and restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. What we know,...
by Galbally Parker | Feb 18, 2020
We are delighted that second chance appeals have come into effect which allows people to appeal to the Court of Appeal where they have previously exhausted their right to appeal conviction. Exhaustion can occur where leave to appeal has not been granted or the appeal...
by Galbally Parker | Nov 23, 2019
The Coroner’s Court is currently examining the circumstances leading up to the Bourke Street Rampage and what steps could have been taken to prevent it, including decisions regarding bail. Our Principal, Ruth Parker, spoke to Raf Epstein on ABC Drive about Bail...
