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Sexual offences in the ACT are governed by the Crimes Act 1900. As well as including numerous offences against children below the age of consent, the act sets out various categories of offences involving sexual intercourse with adults. In most sexual offences against adults, an absence of consent is an essential element. Sexual intercourse without…

The criminal laws in Australian states and territories are notorious for their lack of consistency. The age at which a person can consent to sex is one example of this. While the age of consent is 16 in most jurisdictions, it stands at 17 in others. Different states have different defences available to charges of…

A breach of a Domestic Violence Protection Order in the ACT is a serious criminal offence. In the ACT, orders restraining a person (the defendant) from committing family and domestic violence are made under the Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008 (ACT). These orders are referred to as Domestic Violence Protection Orders. They provide…

Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Australian Capital Territory (also referred to as ADR) is a system of resolving disputes outside of courtrooms. Australia has a nation-wide system for ADR in its Federal Courts. ADR can help people resolve a dispute before they go to court. It is usually faster, cheaper, and does not have to…