Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Division
Criminal Law updates, matters of relevance and interest to lawyers who practice in criminal law.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 7
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
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
R v IP [2023] NSWCCA 314
Lupton v R [2024] NSWCCA 29
Khanat v R (Cth) [2024] NSWCCA 41
Bazzi v R [2024] NSWCCA 35
If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
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:
Helen Shaw, Senior Solicitor, Indictable Team 2
Leanne Mellor, Senior Solicitor, Newcastle Crime Team
Nguyen Ngo, Solicitor IV, High Risk Offenders Unit
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.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 6
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
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 Narouz [2024] NSWCCA 14
Wells v R [2024] NSWCCA 8
Hickey v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2024] NSWSC 191
AM v R [2024] NSWCCA 26
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
Friday Dec 01, 2023
The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 5
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
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
R v DK [2023] NSWCCA 281
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
Friday Oct 06, 2023
The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 4
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
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
TM v R [2023] NSWCCA 185
Waldron v R [2023] NSWCCA 128
Ngo v R [2023] NSWCCA 201
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
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
The 5 case Podcast Episode 3
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
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
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
The 5 cases Podcast Episode 2
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
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 [2023] NSWCCA 132
Ritchie v R [2023] NSWCCA 153
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.
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Yarning with an inmate: a perspective from inside
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
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.
Friday Jun 16, 2023
The 5 cases Podcast: Episode 1
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
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 14
PJ v R [2023] NSWCCA 105
Zheng v R [2023] NSWCCA 64
Lawrence v R [2023] NSWCCA 110
DPP v Rotumah [2022] VCC 1532
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
"A practical guide to sentences in the Local Court"
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
“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.