News Articles for "Common Law"
Fears criminal trial changes could be unconstitutional
Former High Court judge Michael Kirby says a fair trial for defendants could be at risk if juries are made aware of previous convictions....
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WVa Senate votes to limit landowner liability
The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would ensure property owners face very limited liability from trespassers on their land. I...
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Social media 'investigators' tainting court evidence
Concerns are being raised about the effect social media is having on criminal prosecutions, with one judge warning the general public are tainting evidence...
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Qld's national parks cattle grazing laws 'disastrous'
The National Parks Association of Queensland (NPAQ) says new laws will harm the state's parks and reserves....
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