Effects of Covid-19 on Domestic Violence
With strict social distancing and isolation measures put in place by the government, families experiencing violence within their homes risk becoming collateral damage to this unwanted disease. Domestic violence cases have increased globally in the midst of social distancing combined with high levels of financial and emotional stress. In circumstances where the perpetrator exerts control […]
Updates on the Enforcement of Covid-19 restrictions
The Australian government has implemented further restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19 in light of several reports demonstrating the nations continued disregard and disobedience. The Prime Minister has announced the following restrictions which will take effect from Midnight tonight: The circumstances in which you may leave your house include: These restrictions are now enforceable […]
COVID-19, Force Majeure and Doctrine of Frustration ?
Force majeure is a French term that literally translates to “superior force”. It is a civil law conceptthat has no meaning under common law such as Australia. Force majeure clauses are insertedinto contracts to relieve a party of liability for its inability to discharge its contractual obligations dueto circumstances beyond that party’s control. Traditionally, such […]
Is it a crime to pretend to transmit Coronavirus?
In today’s day and age where Coronavirus is spreading like wildfire and people are worried about contracting this disease, is it possible to be convicted for joking about having said disease and transmitting this to another person? This question is posed in light of a recent event unfolding where a young adult was allegedly pretending […]
Are there any criminal implications in transmitting Coronavirus?
Covid-19 originated in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The disease has continued to spread exponentially on a global scale. The effects of the disease are causing unprecedented pressure on our health system and the economy. The major health concerns affect those over 40 and those who have pre-existing illnesses. For these vulnerable people, there is […]
Enforcement of COVID-19 Laws | Legal Rights NSW
With alarming rates of Covid-19 cases increasing daily, Australians were left wondering how these strict measures implemented by the government would be enforced. Some of these questions have now been answered by the NSW Police Minister, David Elliot. The government has spared no expense or manpower in governing strict social distancing rules that have been […]
Annulment Applications
In NSW, when the Local Court convicts or sentences an accused without the accused being present, the accused can make an application to annul the conviction or sentence pursuant to section 4 Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 (NSW). It should be noted that the annulment application should be made within 2 years of conviction […]