In this episode the wigs are back into some complex black letter law. First up is an examination of the details of a new bill currently before the NSW state parliament which is proposed to give police sweeping new investigative powers in respect of people with drug supply convictions. A legitimate response to a social problem or another incursion into fundamental human rights? Next up is a discussion of another proposed law that will guide criminal courts as to how to take into account harm to the foetus occasioned during criminal offending. Reasonable recognition of harm or a stalking horse for the right to life lobby? Lastly the wigs discuss a recent federal court decision that examines the complex question of whether the commonwealth can detain proved refugees who have been refused visas on character grounds. 

<p>In this episode the wigs are back into some complex black letter law. First up is an examination of the details of a new bill currently before the NSW state parliament which is proposed to give police sweeping new investigative powers in respect of people with drug supply convictions. A legitimate response to a social problem or another incursion into fundamental human rights? Next up is a discussion of another proposed law that will guide criminal courts as to how to take into account harm to the foetus occasioned during criminal offending. Reasonable recognition of harm or a stalking horse for the right to life lobby? Lastly the wigs discuss a recent federal court decision that examines the complex question of whether the commonwealth can detain proved refugees who have been refused visas on character grounds. </p>

The Wigs is a weekly-ish podcast exploring and interrogating contemporary legal issues in and out of the court room. The first and only podcast (so far) featuring practising barristers talking shop. Join Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen Lawrence and Jim Minns as they deep dive into the scenarios and outcomes that make up our legal system.

<p>The Wigs is a weekly-ish podcast exploring and interrogating contemporary legal issues in and out of the court room. The first and only podcast (so far) featuring practising barristers talking shop. Join Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen Lawrence and Jim Minns as they deep dive into the scenarios and outcomes that make up our legal system.</p>

The Wigs is a monthly podcast exploring and interrogating contemporary legal issues in and out of the court room. The first and only podcast  (so far) featuring practising barristers talking shop. Join Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen L...