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| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 31 | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:21:07 | |
It’s back to regular programming! In Episode 31 Sophie and Caitlin discuss:
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| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 30 with The Honourable Andrew Bell AC, Chief Justice of New South Wales | 21 Aug 2026 | 01:03:51 | |
In a very special 30th episode, the Chief Justice of New South Wales, The Honourable Andrew Bell AC, joins all three hosts. The Chief Justice reveals insights about his path to the role, the inner workings of the Supreme Court and the way judges work together. We also hear the Chief Justice speak about Solutions Focused Justice, developments in the law and the importance of the Liberato direction.
The Chief Justice on principles of Crown Appeals 6. R v White [2025] NSWCCA 111 7. R v Thompson [2025] NSWCCA 133 The Court of Appeal on protest powers 8. Jarrett v State of New South Wales [2026] NSWCA 62 Paper Browne v Dunn: Putting a Dangerous Weapon in the Hands of a Prosecutor, by Squadron Leader Michael King, NSW Deputy Senior Public Defender. From Criminal CPD Library:https://www.criminalcpdlibrary.com.au/ Speeches by the Chief Justice
See more from the Chief Justice at: Collection of the Chief Justice’s speeches The podcast hosts wish to thank Anais Bouchier, law student for research work for this episode. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anais-bouchier-91313a299/
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| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 29 | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:33:04 | |
Episode 29 of the 5 Cases Podcast; Is everyone at CLANT? Caitlin and Paul are jealous but review 5 cases for you on the topic of fitness in the Children's Court; costs in the Local Court; The rule in Hofer v The Queen; objections to the admissibility of recorded interviews and the treatment of Edwards-style lies. The cases discussed are: R v Nick [2026] NSWChC https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19ed2e2b7a4450339aa3cf04 M v Joya [2025] NSWSC 1569 https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19b2f2df56a559dfd0f6140a Douglas v R (a pseudonym) [2026] NSWCCA 85 https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19ed3312f144fb3c80edbe6c R v GH [2026] NSWSC 740 https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19eeddb253bbba89ca924758 [not published] v R [2026] NSWCCA 75: https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19e965108e069f60a4257dc5 Section 18B of the Drug Court Act: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-1998-150#sec.18B | |||
| Cross Examining Police: Kellie Stares SC | 21 Jun 2026 | 00:32:52 | |
In this episode, barrister Kellie Stares SC shares practical insights from her experience on how to effectively cross-examine police officers. She explores strategies for dealing with experienced officers who are familiar with court processes and skilled at managing their presentation in the witness box. Kellie discusses techniques she uses to achieve fair outcomes, including carefully working through the paper trail, understanding what police guidelines require to go in notebook entries, and leveraging material uncovered through subpoenas. She also examines the serious consequences of “tunnel vision” in the prosecution of matters, and how it can negatively impact innocent accused persons.
Kellie is presenting at the upcoming Criminal Law Conference and is nominated for the Terry Keaney Award alongside fellow members of the profession Rose Khalilizadeh, Cathy Hunter, Crystal Triggs and Elly Mason. You can find out more information about Kellie and her upcoming trial advocacy and summary hearing advocacy workshops at www.emalegaleducation.com.au | |||
| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 28 | 28 May 2026 | 00:26:58 | |
In this bumper episode, Sophie Anderson and Caitlin Akthar talk you through the new must-know High Court authority on tendency, The King v AR [2026] HCA 10; how to stop unfair Crown questioning of accused in McGuire v R [2021]NSWCCA 287 and [redacted]; the admissibility of expert certificates in JS v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW)[2026] NSWCA 58, and whether the strength of the Crown case affects the utilitarian discount in SH v R [2026]NSWCCA 35. 1. The King v AR [2026] HCA 10 2. McGuire v R [2021] NSWCCA 287 3. [REDACTED] 4. JS v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2026] NSWCA 58 | |||
| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 27 | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:24:10 | |
Paul and Sophie take you through brief service order requirements in the Local Court in Nash v Local Court of NSW [2026] NSWSC 197. Local Court Judge powers to refuse entry of a plea in Bradley Reyter v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2026] NSWSC 100. Ethical and practical considerations on advising your client whether to give evidence in their trial in AA v R [2026] NSWCCA 10. Aggregate sentencing in Commonwealth matters in The King v McGregor [2026] HCA 3 and special circumstances and what those circumstances may be in Duncan v R [2026] NSWCCA 19. 1. Nash v Local Court of NSW [2026] NSWSC 197 2. Bradley Reyter v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2026] NSWSC 100 | |||
| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 26 | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:39:03 | |
Catch up on recent case law; and step back in time to 1884, in this recent episode of the 5 Cases Podcast, with guest Professor David Heilpern. Episode 26 is packed with refreshers on the law, current decisions and favourite cases picked by our special guest.
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| Forensic Mental Health: Tom Quilter SC, Dr Andrew Ellis and Callum Hair | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:41:39 | |
Tom Quilter SC, Dr Andrew Ellis, consultant psychiatrist and Callum Hair, solicitor advocate, come together to discuss what happens in the legal system for people who are charged with a serious offence, who have a mental health or cognitive impairment. They examine the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020, assessing a person for fitness, and talk about why early collaboration between criminal and civil systems is important for the long-term recovery of the person and community safety as a whole. Special thanks to host Rhiannon McMillan and to Michelle McDonald and Helen Shaw for there early work on this podcast. | |||
| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 25 | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:23:53 | |
Paul, Sophie and Caitlin recommend some tv, podcasts and reading to keep criminal lawyers entertained over the holiday period. TV
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| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 24 | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:25:03 | |
Paul, Caitlin and Sophie round out the year with the latest on:
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| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 23 | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:19:12 | |
In this episode, Paul Coady SC will take you through: A listener shout out! A special leave application discussing integrity of judicial power and the ANOM app in CD v The Commonwealth of Australia (A2-2025 & A24-2024) [2025] HCA 37 and a related book review; An alternative pathway of admissibility in expert reports in Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v JS [2025] NSWSC 1172. Can you raise good character when there is a pending investigation but no conviction? Find out in the cases of Radburn (a pseudonym v R [2025] NSWCCA 125 and Neil v R [2025} NSWCCA 160. Recklessness and consent will be discussed in a decision that we cant name, but the citation is [2025] NSWCCA 119 and finally, Bugmy principles and whether an offender is an appropriate vehicle for general deterrence in DG v R [2025] NSWCCA 137. | |||
| s22C Bail Act (part 2): A practical guide to running applications | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:15:25 | |
Legal Aid NSW lawyers, join forces with Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT Ltd to discuss the new bail test introduced under s22C of the Bail Act as it relates to children. In this two-part episode, you will hear frank discussion on the decision to introduce the section. How it's impacted vulnerable children, particularly Aboriginal children in the context of Closing the Gap and learn about the evolving case law. In part two, all three lawyers will take you through a practical guide to running applications. This episode is brought to you by Claudia Cejas (Children's Legal Service), James Clifford (Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT Ltd) and Lucy Maranga (Legal Aid NSW). The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the views of Legal Aid NSW. | |||
| s22C Bail Act (part 1): Its impact on children and the evolving caselaw | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:18:03 | |
Legal Aid NSW lawyers, join forces with Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT Ltd to discuss the new bail test introduced under s22C of the Bail Act as it relates to children. In this two-part episode, you will hear frank discussion on the decision to introduce the section. How it's impacted vulnerable children, particularly Aboriginal children in the context of Closing the Gap and learn about the evolving case law. In part two, all three lawyers will take you through a practical guide to running applications. This episode is brought to you by Claudia Cejas (Children's Legal Service), James Clifford (Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT Ltd) and Lucy Maranga (Legal Aid NSW). The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the views of Legal Aid NSW. | |||
| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 22 | 14 Sep 2025 | 00:17:18 | |
Caitlin and Sophie discuss bail, in the Local Court pending DC Appeal of Allsopp v R [2025] NSWDC 338, the test for making AVOs in Smith v Blanch [2025] NSWCA 188, sentencing for Form 1 offences in Koosmen v R [2025] NSWCCA 122, whether a causal nexus is required to take mental illness into account in Lane v R [2025] NSWCCA 113, and whether you can be struck off the roll for being rude in Council of the Law Society of New South Wales v Sideris [2025] NSWCA 159. You can find a link to all the cases here: | |||
| 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 21 | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:21:13 | |
Sophie and special guest, Chanel Beesley Barrister discuss the law of tendency in a recent discussion on a Judges Directions and the importance of how those directions are put to a jury in MDP v The King, HCA 24, the importance of not using AI and passing it off as your own submissions, in Valu v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (No. 2) [2025] FedcFamC2G 95 ; more Tendency - but what is reasonable notice if it’s not 21 days in Wright v R [2025] NSWCCA 108; s23 discounts in sentencing in Denniss v R [2025] NSWCCA 110 and what are professional costs and what aren’t, in DPP v Peapelll [2025] NSWCA 147. | |||
| Justice Advocacy Service | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:23:59 | |
An interview with Judy Harper, Program Director and Taylor Budin, lived experience person from Justice Advocacy Service. We deep dive into some wisdoms on how to best engage with people who have a cognitive impairment, the services JAS offer, and how their support can benefit vulnerable clients attending court. You can find out more information about JAS via About JAS - IDRS or access their 24/7 phone line for people in police custody on 1300 665 908. | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 20 | 22 Jun 2025 | 00:19:16 | |
Caitlin discusses the law of arrest in State of New South Wales v Dennis [2025] NSWCA 118, consent and intoxication in sex offences in Smee v R [2024] NSWCCA 121, EAGP Discounts in Rokovada v R [2025] NSWCCA 64, Bugmy principles and general deterrence in NK v R [2025] NSWCCA 73 and reducing a sentence for ‘quasi-custody’ in Testici v R [2025] NSWCCA 88.
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| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 19 | 20 May 2025 | 00:19:40 | |
Welcome to Episode 19 of the 5 cases podcast. In this episode, Caitlin and Sophie discuss :
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| CDTCC: Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre | 05 May 2025 | 00:34:24 | |
'CDTCC is a wonderful tool, in an advocate's toolkit.' Pete Bartels is a senior lawyer and subject matter expert on the CDTCC. He joins Martin Dalitz, senior Drug Court lawyer as they chat about how to get clients accepted, what the program looks like and why it's changing lives. | |||
| Your Honour, it’s a cultural thing! Black Letter Lore: Representing Mob with Culture in Mind | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:56:09 | |
The Aboriginal Service Branch (ASB) has put together a new podcast episode called ‘Your Honour, it’s a cultural thing! Black Letter Lore: Representing Mob with Culture in Mind.’ In this podcast, Director, Kim Hamer, Senior Solicitor Taylah Gray, and Senior Project Officer, Kyle Burgess, unpack the best practices for culturally appropriate representation, the role of Aboriginal Field Officers, and the importance of understanding Indigenous kinship, language, and cultural obligations. | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 18 | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:18:08 | |
Paul and Caitlin discuss the High Court’s decision on judicial immunity, the common-law offence of escape, a new case on 22C of the Bail Act, mental health diversion for Commonwealth offences, and the extent of a Children’s Court sentencing powers in the following cases: | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 17 - Special Guest Raelene Sharp KC | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:34:28 | |
In this episode Sophie and Paul chat with Raelene Sharp KC, about her first year at the CDPP, what solicitors can expect if they work at the CDPP, and 5 Commonwealth cases. | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 16 | 08 Feb 2025 | 00:20:34 | |
Sophie and Caitlin discuss coercive control, extending AVOs in order to revoke them, the Liberato direction and the assessment of objective seriousness on sentence in the following cases: | |||
| The 5 Cases podcast - Episode 15 part 2 | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:24:31 | |
In this episode, Paul, Caitlin and Sophie have met on Gadigal land to discuss the following cases: | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 15 part 1 | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:19:44 | |
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, Paul, Caitlin and Sophie have met on Gadigal land to discuss the following cases: | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 14 | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:18:23 | |
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, Paul and Caitlin collaborate to discuss the following cases:
During the discussion on WP v R, Paul refers to three resources to confirm the changes to maximum penalties for sexual offences. Those three resources are:
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 13 | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:17:51 | |
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 and Sophie have met on Gadigal land to record and discuss the following cases:
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 12 | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:20:56 | |
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 team up on Bundjalung Country to discuss the following cases:
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 11 | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:15:30 | |
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 is working solo and discusses the following cases:
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 10 | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:19:17 | |
A podcast series by Paul Coady, Sophie Anderson and Caitlin Akthar, 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:
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 9 | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:19:38 | |
A podcast series by Paul Coady, Sophie Anderson and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests.
Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.
In this episode, Sophie and Paul highlight the following cases: R v Early (No 4) [2023] NSWSC 505 Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v Banks [2019] NSWSC 363 The King v Anna Rowan – A Pseudonym [2024] HCA 9
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Coercive control - Episode 5 | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:36:14 | |
Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.
A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In our final episode, Hayley speaks with Jane Corcoran and Rachael Dobson about family and crime cross-practice issue.
In this episode Hayley refers to the Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS). Clients can be referred for legal advice by calling 1800 551 589. Social support workers for men can be reached on 1300 003 277 and social support workers for women can be reached on 1800 113 277. | |||
| Coercive control - Episode 4 (Part 2) | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:24:09 | |
Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.
A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley speaks with Madeleine Avenell SC, Rodney Vlais and Dr Andrew Ellis about working with offenders.
This episode also includes reference to a case where a special verdict was reached. The case referred to is the decision of R v Huynh [2023] NSWSC 920. The full judgment can be read here. | |||
| Coercive control - Episode 4 (Part 1) | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:24:54 | |
Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.
A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley speaks with Madeleine Avenell SC, Rodney Vlais and Dr Andrew Ellis about working with offenders. | |||
| Coercive control - Episode 3 | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:19:35 | |
Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.
A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley speaks again to Madeleine Avenell SC about running a defence to the new offence.
For further information related to coercive control and this podcast, please visit the coercive control page on the Legal Aid NSW website. | |||
| Coercive control - Episode 2 | 29 May 2024 | 00:16:28 | |
Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.
A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley speaks to Madeleine Avenell SC about the elements of the new coercive control offence. | |||
| Coercive control - Episode 1 (Part 2) | 23 May 2024 | 00:19:37 | |
Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.
A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. This episode is the second part of Hayley’s discussion with Dr Jane Wangmann. | |||
| Coercive control - Episode 1 (Part 1) | 23 May 2024 | 00:29:59 | |
Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.
A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley is joined by Dr Jane Wangmann to discuss what coercive control is and the background to the reforms. | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 8 | 10 May 2024 | 00:22:43 | |
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 & Paul discuss the following cases:
Paul also makes reference to a Circular from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) on the question of whether psychologists are qualified to diagnose psychological disorders. You can find that article here.
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 7 | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:19:01 | |
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: Jenkinson v R [2024] NSWCCA 34 Khanat v R (Cth) [2024] NSWCCA 41
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program - with Leanne Mellor, Nguyen Ngo and Helen Shaw | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:51:31 | |
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 Amendment (Child Sexual Offence Evidence) Act 2023 (NSW). This podcast features three of Legal Aid's more experienced practitioners with the CSOEP pilot:
This podcast serves as a follow up to Helen Shaw's podcast from 2020 discussing the pilot program, which you can find here. Also referred to in the podcast is the UK Advocate's Gateway website, which is available here. | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 6 | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:23:03 | |
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: Hickey v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2024] NSWSC 191 Baines v Rex [2023] NSWCCA 302
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 5 | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:22:49 | |
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: Elwood v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] NSWSC 772 Tuxford v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] NSWSC 1300 McNamara v The King [2023] HCA 36 R (NSW Police) v Mainfreight Pty Ltd [2023] NSWDC 459
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 4 | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:16:36 | |
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 pseudonym) v R [2023] NSWCCA 222 Darlington v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2023] NSWSC 1139
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 case Podcast Episode 3 | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:37:43 | |
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 Queen [2023] HCA 16 AB v R [2023] NSWCCA 165 XU v R [2023] NSWCCA 93 Al-Salmani v King [2023] NSWCCA 83 Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force v Alahmad [2023] NSWSC 762
host can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com | |||
| The 5 cases Podcast Episode 2 | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:20:51 | |
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: AD v State of NSW [2023] NSWCA 115 McQuillan v R (No 2) [2023] NSWSC 443 Commissioner of Police v Walker [2023] NSWSC 539
The hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com. | |||
| Yarning with an inmate: a perspective from inside | 30 Jun 2023 | 01:03:13 | |
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, father and former inmate. Brad shares his experience of being a young Aboriginal man in custody, advice for lawyers when working with clients in custody and his perspective of the legal system. | |||
| The 5 cases Podcast: Episode 1 | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:15:01 | |
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: | |||
| "A practical guide to sentences in the Local Court" | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:30:20 | |
“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 in the Local Court. NOTE: There are several complimentary materials which it is highly recommended that you read before or whilst listening to this podcast. Here is the link Robyn and Anna have combined extensive experience in practising in solely in criminal law and are during this podcast they provide an insightful and excellent guide to what to do, say and prepare on behalf of your client. Robyn Fraser began her legal career with Legal Aid NSW in 2003, and since then has worked in various areas of criminal law practice including Inner City Local Courts, the Indictable Appeals Unit, Parramatta Drug Court, Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), the Crown Solicitor’s Office (Inquiries team), and the Criminal Indictable Unit at Sydney Central. Robyn is currently the Solicitor in Charge of the Newcastle Regional Office and is an Accredited Specialist in criminal law. Anna Pankhurst started her career as a Tipstaff to a Supreme Court Judge in 2010, then worked at Crown Solicitors Office in the Inquiries and Torts sections. Anna then worked for the Sydney ODPP, before working at the Redfern ALS office where she managed the SCB practice and then the (the Bidura now Sydney) Children’s court. In 2015 Anna moved to Newcastle and returned to the ODPP. In November 2019 she commenced at Coffs Harbour Legal Aid as the Senior Solicitor Crime Practice Manager. | |||
| CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT PILOT MATTERS: Practice, protocols, procedures and points of difference to other trial matters | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:37:34 | |
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 senior solicitor in Team 2 of the Criminal Indictable Section in head office at Legal Aid. Helen was admitted as a solicitor in 1998 and has practised predominantly in the area of criminal indictable matters in both private practice and at Legal Aid. Helen has instructed counsel in numerous “pilot” trial matters since their introduction at Sydney and Newcastle District Courts. Outside of law, Helen loves dabbling in foreign languages, travel (but Covid-19 has temporarily halted that passion), modern history, literature, food, sport, and genealogy.
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