National affairs
19 November 2017
The process for replacing senators means we could be in for a long series of High Court hearings. Will the 2016 election never end?
National affairs
13 November 2017
The dual citizenship story is far from over — and perhaps it was Barnaby Joyce who hit the nail on the head
National affairs
3 November 2017
The High Court thinks establishing citizenship is straightforward. Our correspondent thinks otherwise
Essays & reportage
2 October 2017
A letter from a worried juror threw into doubt Stephen Young’s conviction for the murder of Harry and Nicola Fuller. Did it also pinpoint a weakness in the way juries work?
Books & arts
11 June 2013
Juries are confused, but Australian courts don’t seem interested in understanding why
Books & arts
7 June 2012
DNA evidence has exonerated nearly 300 prisoners in the United States, but an Australian case highlights its potential to mislead
National affairs
11 September 2009
Victoria’s human rights charter has yielded a stunning victory for criminal suspects – and a blow for would-be Jack Bauers, reports Jeremy Gans.
National affairs
21 May 2009
The first successful Victorian human rights claim has implications for the debate about a federal rights charter, argues Jeremy Gans
Essays & reportage
10 November 2008
Has fear of upsetting the public caused Victoria’s new human rights charter to lose its way? It’s a question with national implications, writes Jeremy Gans