In the news: Why a federal child sex offender registry will not keep our children safer Today’s (9 January 2019) papers report that Peter Dutton, the Home Affairs Minister, is seeking support from the states and territories for a national sex offender database. The proposed new reforms will enable a convicted offender’s name, date of birth, photo, details of offending and their general postcode to be publicly searched on an online […] Rebecca Fogerty | January 9, 2019
Should you participate in a police record of interview? If you are about to be charged with an offence, or are under investigation by the police, you will almost certainly be asked if you wish to have a formal police interview. Whether or not you speak to the police is a fundamental issue. Cases are often won or lost depending on whether a person […] Rebecca Fogerty | January 5, 2019
Lawyers urge caution on Qld abortion laws, Extract – SBS News, 12 September 2018 The Queensland parliamentary committee considering laws to decriminalise abortion has been told parts of the proposed legislation could be unconstitutional. Legal experts have warned parts of proposed laws to decriminalise abortion in Queensland could be found unconstitutional. A state parliamentary committee conducted a public hearing in Brisbane on Wednesday, with a variety of stakeholders giving […] Rebecca Fogerty | December 18, 2018
New “Revenge Porn” laws under consideration in Queensland Prior to the last election, the Queensland government pledged to create a new offence to deal with the increase in non-consensual sharing of intimate photographs and images, otherwise known as “revenge porn”. The Criminal Code (Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images) Bill is currently before the Queensland Parliament. Whilst there arguably is a gap in the law so far as revenge porn is concerned, the proposed bill does not necessarily solve all problems. Rebecca Fogerty | September 27, 2018
Rebecca Fogerty appears before Queensland Parliament Committee On 12 September 2018 Rebecca Fogerty appeared in her capacity as Deputy Chair of the Queensland Law Society before the Legislative Assembly of Queensland Parliament to discuss the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018. You can read a transcript of the proceedings here. Rebecca Fogerty | September 26, 2018
Doyle’s Guide 2018 – Julia Jasper and Rebecca Fogerty named Leading Queensland Criminal Defence Lawyers Rebecca Fogerty and Julia Jasper have been recognised in the 2018 Doyle’s Guide for their expertise in criminal law. Rebecca Fogerty | August 22, 2018
Rebecca Fogerty speaks to Seven News about police misconduct and whistleblowers Rebecca Fogerty spoke to Channel 7 on the subject of whistleblower laws and former police officer Rick Flori’s acquittal on misconduct charges. Rebecca Fogerty | February 15, 2018
Arrest of a Family Member: Information For Families and Friends The arrest of a family member is often a stressful experience, especially if it was unexpected. It can be difficult to obtain information about the arrested person, including if or when they will be released by the police. This article explains common police procedures where a person is arrested and taken into custody. Rebecca Fogerty | January 21, 2018
Criminal Law FAQ’s: Drink Driving in Queensland Here are some frequently asked questions about drink driving laws in Queensland. Contact us 24/7 for more answers. Rebecca Fogerty | December 26, 2017
Careless Driving There is presently a proposal before the Queensland Parliament to increase the penalties for the offence of careless driving of a motor vehicle where a person has suffered death or serious injury (grievous bodily harm). There is an old legal adage that hard cases make bad law. This, sadly, is such a case. Julia Jasper | December 12, 2017