S2 E8: New Police Investigative Powers + A New Bill On Harm to Foetus During Criminal Offence + Habeas Corpus and Proved Refugees

The Wigs

In this episode the wigs are back into some complex black letter law. First up is an examination of the details of a new bill currently before the NSW state parliament which is proposed to give police sweeping new investigative powers in respect of people with drug supply convictions. A legitimate response to a social problem or another incursion into fundamental human rights? Next up is a discussion of another proposed law that will guide criminal courts as to how to take into account harm to the foetus occasioned during criminal offending. Reasonable recognition of harm or a stalking horse for the right to life lobby? Lastly the wigs discuss a recent federal court decision that examines the complex question of whether the commonwealth can detain proved refugees who have been refused visas on character grounds.

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