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Law Council offers support for Royal Commission into abuse of children in detention
Law Council offers support for Royal Commission into abuse of children in detention in the NT, calls for: The Royal …
Read moreRule of law principles must be protected in any move to hold jailed terrorists past their terms
The Law Council of Australia is urging the Australian Parliament to proceed cautiously with proposals to introduce new legislation that …
Read moreLaw Council: Grave concerns for Turkey following mass removal of judges and calls for retrospective death penalty
The Law Council of Australia has expressed its grave concern over the removal from duty — without proper process — …
Read moreLaw Society welcomes Attorney General’s comments on mandatory sentencing
The Law Society of Western Australia welcomes comments made by the Attorney General, the Hon Michael Mischin MLC, stating his …
Read moreLaw Council backs Malaysian Bar Council over attacks on independence
The Law Council of Australia has thrown its support behind the Malaysian Bar Council, whose independence is currently under threat …
Read moreLaw Council congratulates Attorney-General and Justice Minister on their reappointments
The Law Council of Australia has warmly congratulated Senator the Hon George Brandis QC and the Hon Michael Keenan MP …
Read moreLaw Council of Australia urges DFAT to redouble efforts with Chinese Government to release detained lawyers
The Law Council of Australia is urging the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to redouble its efforts with …
Read moreLaw Library at the David Malcolm Justice Centre
From 1 July 2016, the Law Library at the Supreme Court will close its doors and the Department of the …
Read moreLaw Society welcomes new judicial appointments
The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates the Hon Justice Michael Buss, the Hon Justice Robert Mitchell, Raelene Johnston and …
Read moreLaw Council gravely concerned by sentencing of Australian woman to death in Vietnam
On behalf of the Australian legal profession, the Law Council of Australia has expressed its grave concern that a 73-year-old …
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