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The defence of self-defence is well-established in Australia. It is based on the widely accepted rationale that a person shouldn’t be punished for defending themselves against an unjustified attack. When an accused raises the defence of self-defence, this gives rise to a reverse onus, meaning it is then up to the prosecution to prove beyond…

A caveat is a formal notice or warning issued against the title of a property. In Western Australia, caveats are registered at Landgate, which is the titles office responsible for recording all dealings and interests regarding Western Australian land. Caveats cannot be placed on personal property but only on real estate. The purpose of a…

In Western Australia, police can arrest and detain a person in order to keep the peace, prevent a crime or to protect the life and property of the community.  An arrest is the process used to bring a person into police custody and to charge that person with an offence. When police can arrest you…

Serving on a jury is an opportunity for members of the public to learn about the judicial system and to be involved in the administration of justice. Any person who is enrolled to vote in Western Australia is liable to serve as a juror, however some persons can be excused from jury service or are…