While we were away the accused in DPP v Sajanesh Easwaralingam & Anor [2010] VSC 437 (a successful prosecution appeal) took the decision of Pagone J to the Court of Appeal in Easwaralingam v DPP & Anor [2010] VSCA 353.We discussed the Supreme Court case here last year. The appeal involved argument about the meaning …
Continue reading Easwaralingam v DPP & Anor [2010] VSCA 353: the requirements of hearsay notices
While we were away the accused in DPP v Sajanesh Easwaralingam & Anor [2010] VSC 437 (a successful prosecution appeal) took the decision of Pagone J to the Court of Appeal in Easwaralingam v DPP & Anor [2010] VSCA 353.We discussed the Supreme Court case here last year. The appeal involved argument about the meaning …
Continue reading Easwaralingam v DPP & Anor [2010] VSCA 353: the requirements of hearsay notices
The new state government introduced legislation during the final sitting of Parliament last year to satisfy some pre-election commitments. The three bills introduced were,Education and Training Reform Amendment (School Safety) Bill 2010 (Explanatory Memorandum here, Statement of Compatibility here, Second Reading speech here.)Police Regulation Amendment (Protective Services Officers) Bill 2010. (Explanatory Memorandum here, Statement of …
Continue reading Legislation Watch: Sentencing Further Amendment Bill 2010