Programming note

Tonight marks the beginning of a new 5-part documentary series on ABC1. Each episode of On Trial follows prosecution and defence as they prepare a serious case for hearing.It is available to watch on demand here. It seems to be aiming for the same fly-on-the-wall approach that made Sin City Law so compelling to watch.And …

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Zukanovic v Magistrates’ Court at Moorabbin [2011] VSC 141: judicial review of a contempt proceeding

Edit: Costs were awarded against the Magistrates' Court: Zukanovic v Magistrates' Court of Victoria at Moorabbin (No 2) [2011] VSC 160.This incident of apparent courtroom contempt was originally noted here.The bubble-blower, Zukanovic, was found guilty of contempt in the face of the Magistrates' Court and sentenced to a month's imprisonment. He was released on bail …

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Zukanovic v Magistrates' Court at Moorabbin [2011] VSC 141: judicial review of a contempt proceeding

Edit: Costs were awarded against the Magistrates' Court: Zukanovic v Magistrates' Court of Victoria at Moorabbin (No 2) [2011] VSC 160.This incident of apparent courtroom contempt was originally noted here.The bubble-blower, Zukanovic, was found guilty of contempt in the face of the Magistrates' Court and sentenced to a month's imprisonment. He was released on bail …

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Childrens’ Court rulings now on AustLII

I'm not sure when this happened but there is now a Childrens' Court of Victoria icon at AustLII. The cases are both criminal prosecutions and child protection applications, with identifying features suitably anonymonised.Judge Grant and Magistrate Power (previously mentioned here) are the two most frequent contributors, but other magistrates' decisions are presented as well.Some cases …

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Childrens' Court rulings now on AustLII

I'm not sure when this happened but there is now a Childrens' Court of Victoria icon at AustLII. The cases are both criminal prosecutions and child protection applications, with identifying features suitably anonymonised.Judge Grant and Magistrate Power (previously mentioned here) are the two most frequent contributors, but other magistrates' decisions are presented as well.Some cases …

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