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A Perth man was recently arrested and charged with bigamy – allegedly being married to two women at the same time. In Australia, it is illegal to marry someone if you are already married to someone else.

Optus, Medibank and My Deal (a subsidiary of Woolworths) have all suffered massive data breaches in recent weeks, affecting millions of Australians.

There are now also calls for Western Australia to introduce a ‘One Punch’ law, similar to that which exists in New South Wales. These types of assaults very often result in death or serious injury.

A recent high profile case where juror misconduct occurred, highlighted the importance of an impartial jury in criminal trials.

Ms Tame was groomed when she was 15 and then repeatedly sexually abused by her 58-year-old teacher, Nicholas Bester, who was charged and convicted of the offence of "maintaining a sexual relationship with someone under the age of 17". Tame was named Tasmanian Australian of the Year 2021 in recognition of her efforts in pushing for legal reform and raising public…

Western Australian Police working with the Australian Federal Police have been conducting one of the state’s biggest investigations into child exploitation. In the past few weeks, police have executed more than 60 search warrants and 45 people have been charged with a total of 149 offences against children.

Western Australians who have been convicted of serious crimes will be able to pursue more direct avenues for appeal, with a change to state laws passed recently. New legislation allows individuals to make a second or subsequent challenge to their conviction if new, compelling evidence emerges.

At the centre of the news this week a senior police officer was reportedly stood down amid misconduct allegations being investigated by the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC). The CCC has not named the officer involved but the media have understood it to be a prominent WA detective.

An adult entertainer was recently arrested in Perth after frightening locals dressed in military-style clothing and a vest with “SWAT” embossed on the back, while brandishing what looked like an AR-15 assault rifle. The man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and being armed in a way that may cause fear.

In recent weeks, a Melbourne man found himself in a video that went viral on TikTok has since told the media that the video “creeped him out” and made him upset because he strongly values and defends his personal privacy.

Australia’s harsh juvenile detention regime was in the spotlight again last week, with a report from the Banksia Hill juvenile facility in Perth, showing that about 100 of the cells were damaged so badly, they cannot be used.

A proposed law reform to be introduced into parliament this week is a reform to WA’s legislation relating to bail. The proposed reforms focus on laws relating to bail applications made on behalf of those accused of child sexual offences.

Affirmative sexual consent laws are now in effect in NSW – what does that mean? And how is it different to the law of consent in Western Australia?

The State Government has been criticised for its recent move to extend emergency powers across Western Australia. Find out what it means and how it will affect you.

Penalties that involve community-based intervention will be imposed if the court determines that the offender has good prospects for rehabilitation and would benefit from the program and supervision requirements that are imposed as part of the court order.

Last week at the Hollywood Oscar’s ceremony, Will Smith slapped comedian and master of ceremonies, Chris Rock. If this happened in Australia, would Will Smith have faced criminal charges for common assault?

In Western Australia new firearm laws are being introduced to give police officers sweeping powers to target bikie groups and organised crime gangs.

Possessing, purchasing, selling, or carrying firearms without a licence is a criminal offense, punishable by up to 14 years' imprisonment.

If a person sends intimate media of themself engaging in a private act, it is an offence for the recipient of that media to distribute it publicly online without consent.

Former NRL Superstar Jarryd Hayne has been released on bail after having his convictions for sexual assault set aside.