Mondaq Australia: Criminal Law
Young people need to be aware of the possible criminal consequences of sexting and posting such images on the internet.
The recommendations could change the scope of matters referred to the Crime and Misconduct Commission and its focus.
The OECD has released its report on Australia's implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.
The Victorian IBAC can only investigate public sector conduct that amounts to a "relevant offence" and is "serious".
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has now gone a long way to resolving
uncertainty in Australia's insider trading laws.
This increase has financial implications for companies and individuals found guilty under a wide range of Federal laws.
The NSW government rejected the recommendation that there be a uniform presumption in favour of bail for all crimes.
If you don't have money in your account, it's not yours to take, so it is stealing and carries a penalty of jail time.
Efforts to detect and prosecute bribery and corruption in Australia will be more resourced, coordinated and focused.
Available data suggests that there has been an increase in the incidence economic crimeof over recent years.
The reach of the UK Bribery Act should be considered by all Australian companies doing business with the United Kingdom.
Know who your business partners are and have proper compliance systems to avoid the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Juries to place negative weight on facts not mentioned to police in indictable offences.
The article discusses how an anti-corruption risk management and compliance framework helped avert regulatory action.
Companies must understand and develop strategies to comply with anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws around the world.
It is critical for companies to understand anti-bribery and anti-corruption obligations under local and foreign law.
Companies must understand, and to develop strategies to comply with, all relevant anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws.
NSW plans to introduce legislation to dilute the right to remain silent when questioned by police investigating a crime.
This tweet got Paul Chambers arrested and convicted for sending a menacing tweet under anti-terrorism laws in the UK.
The Bill aims to combat offences relating to forgery, fraud, child pornography and the infringement of copyright and IP.
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If a company or corporate organisation commits a crime, its directors and managers may be personally criminally liable.
ASIC chairman confirmed that ASIC will continue its tough stance against suspected insider trading.
This increase has financial implications for companies and individuals found guilty under a wide range of Federal laws.
Whistleblowers could save taxpayer money by the early identification of fraudulent claims made against the government.
This article examines common coverage issues and considerations for granting indemnity for criminal fines and penalties.
Efforts to detect and prosecute bribery and corruption in Australia will be more resourced, coordinated and focused.
