Podcasts by Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Division

The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 5 from 2023-12-01T15:23:19

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.

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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 4 from 2023-10-06T14:26:40

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 epis...

The 5 case Podcast Episode 3 from 2023-09-19T13:54:14

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 epi...

The 5 cases Podcast Episode 2 from 2023-07-18T11:41:43

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 Cait...

Yarning with an inmate: a perspective from inside from 2023-06-30T13:04:39

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 Ba...

The 5 cases Podcast: Episode 1 from 2023-06-16T14:23:37

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 Ca...

"A practical guide to sentences in the Local Court" from 2020-12-16T10:32:23

“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 whi...

"A practical guide to sentences in the Local Court" from 2020-12-16T10:32:23

“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...

CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT PILOT MATTERS: Practice, protocols, procedures and points of difference to other trial matters from 2020-09-21T15:48:57

This Podcast is all about CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT PILOT MATTERS: Practice, protocols, procedures and points of difference to other trial matters.

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Child Protection Register and CPPO's Post LECC review from 2020-09-07T16:45:38

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’ i...

Understanding Mandatory visa cancellations from 2020-08-06T15:26:13

Did you know? Understanding mandatory visa cancellations

This podcast will give you an understanding of mandatory visa cancellatio...

Defendants in ADVO: How to Identify a victim of Domestic and Family Violence and apply Legal Aid policy from 2020-08-05T18:21:17

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 ...

‘Sexual Offences Against Adults and Children: A New Regime’ from 2020-06-24T16:17:11

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:

Did you know? Navigating the new laws allowing for pre-recorded evidence in hearings from 2020-05-25T18:50:52

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 lawye...

What do neuropsychologists do and when should we engage them to prepare reports for criminal matters - Part 2 from 2020-05-06T15:03:42

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 special...

What do neuropsychologists do and when should we engage them to prepare reports for criminal matters? from 2020-04-28T16:16:59

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 special...

Insightful ideas on how to effectively brief Counsel - tips from Sophie Coulson, Solicitor and Peter Pearsall, Public Defender from 2019-12-18T11:31:41

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 Pe...

Section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 – A Neuropsychologist’s Perspective from 2019-05-17T10:43:26

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 particu...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder&The Law from 2018-11-28T09:05:14

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 Ell...

Prosecution Disclosure (and non-disclosure) in Criminal Matters from 2018-11-15T11:50:38

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 pape...

Prosecution Disclosure (and non-disclosure) in Criminal Matters - June 2018, paper by Felicity Graham& Stephen Lawrence from 2018-11-15T11:50:25

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 governi...

Understanding Prosecution Disclosure Obligations by Emma Bayley, Solicitor from 2018-11-15T11:50:09

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 from 2018-10-26T14:30:15

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 add...

Social Media Evidence; Part 2 from 2018-10-26T14:29:49

Following on from Part 1 in the two series on Social Media Evidence, in this episode Aaron Tang and Simon Healy cover; 4: Identification 5: Defence use of social media.

Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) Law Reform; Episode 1 from 2018-06-29T12:31:19

In a 5 part series, the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW will take you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms. In these episodes, the team will refer you to...

Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) Law Reform; Episode 2 from 2018-06-29T12:30:19

This is the 2nd episode in a 5 part series by the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW that takes you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms.

In this ep...

Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) Law Reform; Episode 3 from 2018-06-29T12:29:51

This is the 3rd episode in a 5 part series by the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW that takes you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms.

In this ep...

Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) Law Reform; Episode 4 from 2018-06-29T12:29:28

This is the 4th episode in a 5 part series by the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW that takes you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms.

In this ep...

Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) Law Reform; Episode 5 from 2018-06-29T12:28:58

This is the final episode in a 5 part series by the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW that takes you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms.

In this ...

Child Sexual Assault Pilot from 2018-05-09T08:24:43

This episode is an interview between one of our senior solicitors, Helen Shaw, and Barrister Sharyn Hall. In it they discuss the Child Sexual Assault Pilot - what it ...

Cross examination; the art of asking simple questions in the right order from 2018-04-23T16:30:54

In this episode Troy Anderson, Public Defender, delivers a seminar on 'Cross examination; the art of asking simple questions in the right order'. Troy provides useful...

Bail from 2018-04-19T10:24:34

This episode on the topic of bail is presented by Rose Khalilizadeh, Barrister at Forbes Chambers. Rose provides an overview of bail to assist with preparing an appli...

The Art of Advocacy from 2018-04-13T11:55:10

Dan Howard SC offers some practical insights into the ‘art of advocacy’ derived from his varied experiences as an advocate and advocacy teacher. Topics dis...

Ethics and Professional Responsibility from 2018-03-28T09:22:12

Sally McAtee and Aideen McGarrigle from our In-House Counsel Unit look at the particular ethical issues that arise for our lawyers in the context of provding advice, ...

Forensic Evidence from 2018-03-26T16:10:36

As Director of Independent Forensic Services, Helen Roebuck is exposed to flaws in DNA evidence regularly. In this presentation Helen discusses the basics of DNA prof...

Special Hearings in the District and Supreme Courts from 2018-01-22T14:44:55

Presented by Helen Shaw, Senior Solicitor in the Indictable Section at Central Sydney Office of Legal Aid, this episode discusses Special Hearings in the District and...

How the recent decision of Parente v R [2017] NSWCCA 284 affects sentencing in drug supply cases from 2017-12-15T09:04:01

This episode, presented by Tom Quilter Public Defender, is about sentencing in drug supply cases and how the law has been affected by a recent 2017 CCA decsion of Parente, in which Tom was Junio...

Early Appropriate Guilty Plea law reform from 2017-11-28T13:08:02

Rob Hoyles and Daniel Covington from the 'Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Justice Reform Team' at Legal Aid, discuss the practicalities of the Justice Legislation Amendment (Committals and Guilty ...

Lewis v Sergeant Riley [2017] NSWCA 272; Forensic Procedure Orders Appeals from 2017-11-28T13:06:33

Jeremy Styles, Senior Solicitor at the Aboriginal Legal Servce NSW/ACT discusses Lewis v Sergeant Rily [2017] NSWCA 272 where the Court of Appeal (Basten JA, White JA and Fagan JA in separate ju...

Fitness issues and fitness hearings in the District and Supreme Courts from 2017-11-28T13:01:30

This session is presented by Helen Shaw and focuses on issues that give rise to a question about a client's fitness. We look at the Presser Criteria, the procedures f...