Slay ‘monster’ court efficiency laws, top barrister says
The controversial court efficiency laws can’t be saved, a top barrister says, calling the legislation a “hopeless monster” that needs to be scrapped for the sake of victims and defendants.
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‘Efficiency’ reforms grind court system to a halt
Moves to streamline the courts system have created a new logjam, leaving more than 1400 accused offenders in limbo — and their alleged victims still waiting for justice to be served.
At least 1429 victims deprived of justice
Vickie Chapman said the value of the court efficiency reforms could only be determined a year on. The data is now in – and it’s damning, writes Chief Court Reporter Sean Fewster.
Mum who ‘bribed own son’ finally faces court
A mum who allegedly bribed her own son — who was issuing drivers’ licences in exchange for cash to pay escorts — has finally faced court after missing three dates.
Old bikie case spares taxpayer bill for third mistrial
Yet another trial has come to a sudden, aborted end in South Australia’s courts but, this time, taxpayers have been spared the bill — thanks to, of all things, bikies.
Drunk driver admits killing ‘battler, beautiful soul’
This driver struck down and killed a pedestrian just after Christmas 2018 after he got behind the wheel while almost four times over the limit – and is facing a maximum life sentence.
Cult leader jailed for abusing child sex slave
The cruel cult leader known as ‘Taipan’ has been sentenced to a decade in jail for abusing a child sex slave — who has spoken out after her hard-fought victory.
Workers’ complaints soar over job issues
Workplace issues – from underpayment of wages to “sham contracting” – are on the rise in SA, with more than 50 employees a week falling victims to unscrupulous practices.
Poisoning murder case aborted by court
The case against alleged poisoner Wendie-Sue Dent has come to a sudden, unexpected end — making it the second high-profile murder trial to be aborted in just two months.
Accused poisoner’s ‘love message’ aired in court
Jurors in the David Lawrence poisoning murder trial have been shown a love note written by his alleged killer — and told she wrote on his prized artwork to claim his estate for herself.
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