Civil Law
NSW Strip Search Myths: Why A Drug Dog Alone Isn’t Enough (And The Court Just Said So)
For years, plenty of festivalgoers walked away from a drug dog sit-down assuming they had no choice. Hand over your ID, follow the officer to the…
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Ben Roberts-Smith Charged With War Crimes: What Are The Charges And What Did The Brereton Report Find?
Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested and charged with five counts of war crime, murder, in relation to three alleged incidents during the…
human rights
NSW Introduces New Hate Crime Laws Targeting LGBTQIA+ Luring Offences
This week, the NSW Government introduced legislation to Parliament that would create new criminal offences targeting hate‑motivated attacks against the LGBTQIA+ community. The proposed new hate…
human rights
MRRC Silverwater: Prison Visit Cancellations Explained
For many people held on remand at the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) at Silverwater, a visit from a loved one isn’t a luxury, it’s…
human rights
O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors Defend Right to Protest in Commissioner of Police v Josh Lees
Josh Lees Lawyers: On Sunday, August 3, 2025, more than 300,000 people took to the streets for the “March for Humanity,” a pro-Palestinian rally that traversed…
Sue Police
Media Release: An Update on Hannah Thomas’ Case
MEDIA RELEASE – 14 JULY 2025 As previously communicated, Hannah Thomas has been charged by the police with failing to comply with a direction to move…
violence
Shocking Police Misconduct in Sydney Against Mentally Ill Woman
Former Officers Guilty After Violent Assault on Vulnerable Woman During “Welfare Check” in Sydney. Police misconduct in Sydney: A horrific incident involving two Sydney police officers…
Defamation
Fake TikTok Account Alert
At O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, we’re committed to integrity and protecting both our team and the wider community from online deception. In the past few…
Sue Police
Investigating Possible Civil Action For Hannah Thomas Following Sydney Protest
O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors has been prominently featured in a recent article by The Guardian, highlighting potential legal consequences arising from a Sydney protest where…
Police Powers
Fighting for Justice: Battling the Right to Protest in NSW
Welcome to June’s edition of Fighting for Justice! This month, we’re standing up for those battling the right to protest in NSW, communities grieving an Aboriginal…
human rights
MEDIA STATEMENT – 30 June 2025 Representing Protestors at Belmore Protest
Belmore Protest: O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors confirm that we are acting for several individuals arising out of the events that took place during the protest…
Civil Law
Protest Rights in NSW: Your Questions Answered
You’ve seen the headlines about Protest Rights in NSW, protesters detained and controversial new laws passed, what is going on? There is a growing number of…
