People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of “good character” in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.
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Posted inGood News, Legal, Moree
Legal Aid opens office in Moree to improve access
People in Moree will have greater access to legal services at their doorstep with the official opening of a new Legal Aid NSW office to meet growing demand this week.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Legal, Tamworth
One former leader convicted, another charged
Former UNE Vice Chancellor Brigid Heywood was finally convicted yesterday but avoided a record, while Tamworth Regional Councillor Mark Rodda was charged with vandalism.
Posted inIndigenous, Legal, Tamworth
Four decades of questions over teen’s train track death
A friend of an Indigenous teenager whose body was found on train tracks near Tamworth 37 years ago has denied any involvement in his mysterious death.
Posted inArmidale, Legal
Heywood to have case re-heard by different magistrate
Former University of New England Vice Chancellor boss Brigid Heywood, who is facing assault and offensive behaviour charges, will have her case re-heard
Posted inAgriculture, Legal
Roundup does not cause cancer, judge finds
Popular weed killer Roundup does not cause cancer, an Australian Federal Court judge has found in a landmark judgment.