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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.

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.

A Perth man has been charged for allegedly drugging & sexually assaulting two women that he allegedly met on an online dating site.

Making a threat is a serious offence under Western Australian criminal law. Learn more about the offence, examples, maximum penalties & possible defences.

If you are involved in a road accident or an accident that occurs on a road or any place commonly used by the public, you have an obligation to provide your details to anyone else involved in the incident.

Djokovic deported from Australia for Australian Open, potential Visa ban for 3 years. What does the law say?

Two children were recently charged with attempting to unlawfully kill a teacher. The female teacher was allegedly stabbed with a knife & two teenagers aged 13 and 14 have faced the Children’s Court.

For the past week Australians have shared the horrendous situation being experienced by Cleo Smith’s family as police continue to investigate the 4-year old's disappearance.