Category: Forensic criminal law
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2026 Carney Public Lecture: Coroners and Risk Prevention: Riders, Recommendations and Required Responses
Professor Ian Freckelton will deliver the 2026 Carney Public Lecture on developments in coronial law and practice, with responses from Sarouche Razi and Danielle Captain-Webb.
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What is sexsomnia? And how can it be used as a defence in court?
Over the past decade, ‘sexsomnia’ has been used as a defence in a number of Australian sexual assault trials. But how can sexsomnia be proved in court? And what do we know about this rare condition?