Tag: Law, Crime and Justice
Man to front Cleveland court on attempted murder charge
A 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a disturbance in Brisbane's eastern suburbs.[MORE]
British police probe latest teen knife murder
British police have launched a murder inquiry after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Manchester, Greater Manchester Police said.[MORE]
Police Assoc backs officers over fatal crash
The New South Wales Police Association says it is confident officers will be cleared of any wrongdoing after a fatal crash in Sydney's north-west today. [MORE]
Police to investigate own role in fatal Sydney crash
New South Wales police have launched an investigation into the role a police-pursuit played in a fatal crash in Sydney's north-west this morning.[MORE]
Man charged with stabbing
A man has been charged over the repeated stabbing of a woman in Dianella.[MORE]
More time needed for Ethical Conduct Committee
The joint parliamentary committee investigating the need for an anti-corruption watchdog in Tasmania has put its case for an extension of time to complete its inquiry.[MORE]
3 teens injured after shopping centre brawl
Three teenagers have been taken to hospital after a fight involving at least 15 youths at a shopping centre in Melbourne's east last night.[MORE]
Death-faking canoeist appeals against jail term
John Darwin, jailed for faking his death in a canoeing accident so his wife could claim on his life insurance, has appealed against his sentence.[MORE]
Kidnapped UK schoolgirl's mum pleads not guilty
The mother of Shannon Matthews, the Yorkshire schoolgirl who disappeared earlier this year sparking a massive police hunt, pleaded not guilty to kidnap and false imprisonment charges in court.[MORE]
Disabled woman locked in room for years: police
A woman with multiple sclerosis was imprisoned in a room measuring just 15 square metres for several years, Swedish police said.[MORE]
Police raids turn-up drugs, weapons
Three people are facing drugs and weapons offences after two separate raids by Queensland police.[MORE]
Two charged over UK teen's murder
Two teenagers have been charged with murdering 14-year-old Shaquille Smith who was stabbed to death in east London last weekend, police said.[MORE]
Aust Govt left rebel Reinado's lover 'on a limb'
The former lover of Alfredo Reinado says delays by the Australian Govt are preventing her from defending herself.[MORE]
James Hardie executives to face civil proceedings: ASIC
ASIC says former James Hardie executives will not face a criminal trial for allegedly breaking company law, but they will face civil proceedings.[MORE]
Mother acquitted of raping daughter
The Queensland Court of Appeal has acquitted a woman of raping her own daughter.[MORE]
Geraldton footballers in court on drugs charges
Three members of a Geraldton Football Club have appeared in court on drugs charges, with one accused of selling drugs from the team's clubrooms.[MORE]
New leads in 22 year old Melbourne murder
Police say they have new information that could help find the body of a Melbourne woman believed to have been murdered 22 years ago.[MORE]
Prison claims 'very serious'
Tasmania's Premier, David Bartlett, has expressed concern regarding allegations of inhumane treatment in the solitary confinement unit at Hobart's Risdon Prison.[MORE]
Perth couple plead guilty to mistreating 6 year old
A Perth couple have pleaded guilty in the District Court to charges relating to their mistreatment of a six-year-old boy under their care. [MORE]
Bail laws 'cause detention overcrowding'
NSW Law Society says tough bail laws are causing juvenile detention overcrowding.[MORE]
Angry cyclist stabs woman in Dianella
A 56-year-old woman from Dianella has been repeatedly stabbed after confronting a cyclist for riding too fast.[MORE]
Car crash accused fails to appear
A woman has been ordered to attend Adelaide Magistrates Court to face a charge of killing an Adelaide unionist in a car crash, in March.[MORE]
Alleged rapist caught in Mt Gambier
Police are extraditing an accused rapist to Victoria from South Australia, after he fled to avoid a court appearance.[MORE]
Police investigate Alice Springs stabbings
Police are investigating the stabbing of two people at a house in Alice Springs this week.[MORE]
