Reflecting on 25 Years of the Young Offenders Act 1997 in NSW
Reflecting on 25 Years of the Young Offenders Act 1997 in NSW Hybrid event In April 1998, the Young Offenders Act 1997 commenced in New South Wales. It provided a legislative basis for the diversion of young people from formal court proceedings and introduced, amongst other things, youth justice conferences. A panel discussion involving key …
Criminal Law Careers
Criminal Law Careers In-person event The Sydney Institute of Criminology will host a Criminal Law Careers Event on the 24th April, 12-2pm at the Sydney Law School. We welcome students interested in a career in criminal law practice to attend and learn more about the transition from University into criminal law practice, the requirements …
[POSTPONED] Reflecting on 25 Years of the Young Offenders Act 1997 in NSW
Reflecting on 25 Years of the Young Offenders Act 1997 in NSW Hybrid event **Please note that this event has now been postponed. A new date will be released shortly.** In April 1998, the Young Offenders Act 1997 commenced in New South Wales. It provided a legislative basis for the diversion of young people from …
LGBTQ organising in the new protest environment – book launch and panel discussion
Book launch and panel discussion: LGBTQ organising in the new protest environment In-person event The use of public space for recreation and protest remains hotly contested, as reactions to anti-protest legislation in NSW and other Australian jurisdictions show. 2023 marks a decade since a case of police excessive force at the 2013 Sydney Gay and …
Domestic and Family Violence Conference
Domestic and Family Violence Conference This conference will be held on 9 November at The University of Sydney Law School A one day conference of academic researchers and community professionals who are working to improve our understanding of and response to Domestic and Family Violence. This conference has been initiated by the Sydney Institute of …
Youth Crime and Youth Justice Forum
Youth Crime and Youth Justice Forum The Forum will bring together key stakeholders working to prevent youth crime and to administer the various aspects of youth justice. Presenters will discuss latest trends, research and policies in these areas and will showcase some of the relevant work across the University of Sydney. Speakers have been confirmed …
2022 Paul Byrne Memorial Lecture
2022 Paul Byrne Memorial Lecture: They’re all good cases: Paul Byrne SC Delivered by Justice Peter Hamill Paul Byrne was one of Justice Peter Hamill’s most important mentors. His Honour thought he would use the opportunity, at what would have been, but for Covid, the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Paul Byrne SC …
Pandemic Policing: Sydney Institute of Criminology panel discussion
Pandemic Policing: Sydney Institute of Criminology panel discussion THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD ONLINE AND IN-PERSON AT SYDNEY LAW SCHOOL With the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, emergency health orders were introduced to contain the spreading contagion. Central to this aim was the restriction of social movement and gatherings …
Neurotechnology, Criminal Law and Human Rights: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Neurotechnology, Criminal Law and Human Rights: Interdisciplinary Perspectives What kind of human rights challenges might emerge from neurotechnology and how might these challenges play out in criminal justice? This event will address these questions. Investment from companies such as Elon Musk’s Neuralink, Facebook and a host of others gives reason to take seriously the possibility …
Beyond Punishment Seminar Series: The Role of Victims in the Criminal Justice System: Participants or Observers?
Beyond Punishment Seminar Series: The Role of Victims in the Criminal Justice System: Participants or Observers? Due to the extended lockdown in Sydney , this event will now be held online only. Traditionally, criminal processes have been seen as matters involving exclusively the state and the accused person. However, there is an emerging movement towards …