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Drug law reform organisation unharm have launched a campaign for the decriminalisation of cannabis in Victoria. Following discussion, the CBA Committee resolved to co-sign an open letter to Daniel Andrews in relation to the decriminalisation of cannabis. Other signatories include The Fitzroy Legal Service, Australian Lawyers Alliance, Youth Support and Advocacy Service, Victorian Alcohol and Drugs Association, ...
The Law Council of Australia via VicBar are seeking input for a submission to the above Senate Inquiry. The LCA memorandum is available here. If any member wishes to contribute by way of comments/insights to the joint VicBar submission, please send comments etc to policy@vicbar.com.au. Input is requested by COB, Thursday, 13 October 2022. For any further information please ...
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Sep 2022
Acting Chief Justice Emerton has authorised the issue of the attached notice. In accordance with s 11(2) of the Constitution Act 1975 (Vic), proceedings commenced in the name of the Queen or in which the Queen was named as a party are carried on in the name of the King. Practitioners should therefore ensure that, ...
Members are reminded that Practice Direction No. 6 of 2022 has commenced. The Practice Direction sets out when in-person appearances are required, including at contest mentions (at [13]) as well as bail applications after first remand hearings (at [24.1]) and other hearings involving an accused in custody (at [25.1]).
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Sep 2022
Corrections Victoria has published the attached information relating to in-person prison visits.
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Sep 2022
Forensicare is still accepting referrals to the next round of the CEM-COPE Program, which has been delayed until late September. A Program Referral Information Sheet is attached. A Participant Flyer is attached.
Corrections Victoria has provided the following information: … effective Friday 9, September: prisoners will only be considered close contacts where they share a cell or cottage with a COVID positive prisoner during their infectious period previously we defined close contacts based on their accommodation unit or level of interactions across the site prisoners who are identified as close ...
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Sep 2022
The County Court will be closed on 22 September 2022. The Magistrates’ Court has provided the following information: Thursday 22 September 2022 has been declared a public holiday for the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Court is currently working to adjourn all matters currently listed on that date. Contact ...
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Sep 2022
The final Criminal Bar Association trial series CPD for the year will look at closing addresses in criminal jury trials, offering the insights of three highly experienced members of the criminal bar. The CPD will commence at 5.15pm on Monday, 12 September 2022. Members can register to attend here: https://vicbar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nX9ZBPPpQh-jZaeKAgX0wQ.
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Sep 2022
The County Court has provided the following update in relation to its Vaccination and PPE Protocol: Legal practitioners and other court users are advised that the County Court’s Vaccination and PPE Protocol will cease from Monday 12 September 2022. From that date, court users will not be required to demonstrate their vaccination status prior to entering the ...