Euthanasia: How Australia's approach compares to other countries
14/04/2026 | 29min
In countries where voluntary assisted dying is allowed, there are very different legal frameworks. A high-profile case in Spain raises questions of whether the procedure should only be allowed if there is a terminal illness. Should the medical criteria also include mental distress? And how does mental illness impact on the idea of agency and choice?
A cultural approach to reducing Indigenous reoffending
07/04/2026 | 29min
Indigenous incarceration rates are off the scale in Australia. For the last four years, the District Court of New South Wales has been trialling the Walama sentencing list, a program aimed at reducing recidivism.
How accurate is facial recognition software?
31/03/2026 | 28min
The Law Report is asking some big picture questions about the pros and cons of facial recognition software use by police and retailers.
High Court says government can't use ankle bracelets, curfews to monitor former immigration detainees
24/03/2026 | 29min
Should the Federal Government have powers to restrict the movement of former immigration detainees in the community?
Are suppression orders out of control in Victoria?
17/03/2026 | 29min
How accurate is a recent report that claims Victorian courts issue more suppression orders than in any other Australian jurisdiction?
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