A podcast series by Sophie Anderson, Paul Coady and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests.Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.In this episode, Caitlin goes solo to highlight the following cases:Jenk

The Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program - with Leanne Mellor, Nguyen Ngo and Helen Shaw

Mar 26th, 2024 51m 31s

This episode of the podcast discusses the state-wide expansion of the Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program (CSOEP). This follows the extended pilot program at Sydney and Newcastle District Courts and is established by the Criminal Procedure Am

The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 6

Mar 15th, 2024 23m 3s

A podcast series by Caitlin Akthar, Sophie Anderson and Paul Coady, with some special guests.Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.In this episode, Sophie and Caitlin highlight the following cases:R v Na

The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 5

Dec 1st, 2023 22m 49s

The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 4

Oct 6th, 2023 16m 36s

A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.In this episode, Caitlin and Paul highlight the following cases:ZXT (a pseu

The 5 case Podcast Episode 3

Sep 19th, 2023 37m 43s

A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.In this episode Paul and Sophie highlight the following cases:BDO v The Qu

The 5 cases Podcast Episode 2

Jul 18th, 2023 20m 51s

A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.In this episode Caitlin and Sophie highlight the following cases:R v Dyson [

Yarning with an inmate: a perspective from inside

Jun 30th, 2023 1h 3m

Disclaimer: the views in this podcast may not reflect the views of Legal Aid NSW. This podcast contains reference to drug use, violence and trauma, listener discretion is advised.Cody Baxter sits down with Brad, a Dharug and Kamilaroi man, fat

The 5 cases Podcast: Episode 1

Jun 16th, 2023 15m 1s

A podcast by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.In this episode Paul and Caitlin highlight the following cases:BA v King [2023] HCA

"A practical guide to sentences in the Local Court"

Dec 15th, 2020 30m 20s

“A practical guide to sentences in the Local Court” - a podcast which does exactly what the title says!This excellent informative conversation style podcast is between Robyn and Anna which unpacks what to do to prepare for a plea in mitigation

CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT PILOT MATTERS: Practice, protocols, procedures and points of difference to other trial matters

Sep 21st, 2020 37m 34s

This Podcast is all about CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT PILOT MATTERS: Practice, protocols, procedures and points of difference to other trial matters.This podcast covers all the practical information you need about these matters.Helen Shaw is a senio

Child Protection Register and CPPO's Post LECC review

Sep 7th, 2020 40m 51s

In this podcast, solicitors Tim Khoo and Diane Elston discuss the Child Protection Register, Child Protection Prohibition Orders and some of the findings of the LECC review, ‘Operation Tusket’ into the NSW Child Protection Register (CPR).Apart

Understanding Mandatory visa cancellations

Aug 6th, 2020 25m 50s

Did you know? Understanding mandatory visa cancellations This podcast will give you an understanding of mandatory visa cancellations under the Migration Act and how these powers can impact your clients. Presented by Duy Pham and Stephanie Bl

Defendants in ADVO: How to Identify a victim of Domestic and Family Violence and apply Legal Aid policy

Aug 5th, 2020 33m 5s

This podcast aims to assist you in accurately identifying victims of domestic and family violence when they are listed as defendants on ADVOs, and what you can do for them once you have identified that they are a client that requires ongoing as

‘Sexual Offences Against Adults and Children: A New Regime’

Jun 24th, 2020 36m 43s

In this podcast, solicitors Caitlin Akthar and Ruth Carty discuss laws relating to sex offences. As well as an overview of common offences, they discuss reforms to the law including:the application of the law of consent to a broader range of

Did you know? Navigating the new laws allowing for pre-recorded evidence in hearings

May 25th, 2020 26m 27s

This is the first podcast in our Criminal Law Division series of podcasts titled "Did you know?" which will cover exciting new developments relevant to criminal lawyers.As part of emergency legislation introduced to respond to COVID-19, the NS

What do neuropsychologists do and when should we engage them to prepare reports for criminal matters - Part 2

May 6th, 2020 51m 22s

This podcast is part two of a two-part podcast series which covers a discussion about what psychologists and specifically what neuropsychologists do and their specialisation.It is a conversation between Will Tuckey, barrister and Dr Peter Ashk

What do neuropsychologists do and when should we engage them to prepare reports for criminal matters?

Apr 28th, 2020 56m 8s

This podcast is part one of a two-part podcast series which covers a discussion about what psychologists and specifically what neuropsychologists do and their specialisation.It is a conversation between Will Tuckey, barrister and Peter Ashkar,

Insightful ideas on how to effectively brief Counsel - tips from Sophie Coulson, Solicitor and Peter Pearsall, Public Defender

Dec 18th, 2019 46m 17s

Have you wondered how to best sort and arrange a brief of evidence in the most effective way to brief Counsel?….if so THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU! You will hear an exchange of ideas and tips from Peter Pearsall Public Defender and Sophie Coulson, L

Section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 – A Neuropsychologist’s Perspective

May 16th, 2019 42m 24s

In this episode, Gráinne Marsden, Legal Aid solicitor, and Dr Sally McSwiggan, Consultant Neuropsychologist, discuss Section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 with a particular focus cognitive impairment and intellectual di

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder & The Law

Nov 27th, 2018 1h 11m

This episode is the recording of an in-house seminar given by Professor Elizabeth Elliot AM FAHMS on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the Law. Professor Elliott is a Distinguished Professor in Paediatrics and Child Health in Sydney Un

Prosecution Disclosure (and non-disclosure) in Criminal Matters

Nov 15th, 2018 53m 57s

In this episode Legal Aid Solicitor Kate Bleasel interviews Felicity Graham, Barrister at Black Chambers, about prosecution disclosure and non-disclosure in criminal matters. The associated papers are also available on this channel.

Prosecution Disclosure (and non-disclosure) in Criminal Matters - June 2018, paper by Felicity Graham & Stephen Lawrence

Nov 15th, 2018

This paper, written by Barrister's Felicity Graham and Stephen Lawrence, discusses the following in relation to disclosure obligations in criminal maters:1. Common law principles governing disclosure in criminal matters.2. Legislation provisi

Understanding Prosecution Disclosure Obligations by Emma Bayley, Solicitor

Nov 15th, 2018

In this paper, solicitor Emma Bayley reviews the nature and scope of the disclosure obligations of the prosecution, for a better understanding by both prosecutors and defence.

Social Media Evidence; Part 1

Oct 26th, 2018 1h

Aaron Tang, Senior Solicitor at Legal Aid NSW and Simon Healy, Barrister at Samuel Griffiths Chambers, present 2 comprehensive episodes on Social Media Evidence. In this Part Aaron and Simon address the following; 1: Police use of social media