R v Connolly [2004] VSCA 24 re sentencing of youthful offenders. Added references to R v Sherpa (2001) 34 MVR 345, R v Toombs (2001) 34 MVR 509 & R v Tran (2002) 4 VR 457 re sentencing of young persons found guilty of culpable driving.
28/03/04
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11
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11.2.6
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New case of R v McConkey [No 2] [2004] VSCA 26 re parity of sentencing between adult and youthful offender.
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28/03/04
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11
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11.2.8
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Added reference to R v Yaldiz [1998] 2 VR 376 and new cases of R v Connolly [2004] VSCA 24 & R v McConkey [No 2] [2004] VSCA 26 re effect of mental illness on sentencing
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28/03/04
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11
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11.2.8
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Added reference to R v Eliasen (1991) 53 A Crim R 391 & new case of R v Rongonui-Chase [2004] VSCA 25 re impact of ex post facto mental illness on sentencing.
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08/03/04
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2
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2.3
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Names of office-holders at Melbourne Children's Court updated.
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08/03/04
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2
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2.6
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Dicta of Gillard J in P v RM & Ors [2004] VSC 14 re weight to be attached to Magistrates' decisions added.
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08/03/04
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2
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2.7
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A number of additional references to cases discussing the principles associated with open court hearings.
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08/03/04
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2
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2.7
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Reference to dicta of Kaye J in The Age Co Ltd & Ors v The Magistrates' Court of Victoria & Ors [2004] VSC 10 in relation to suppression orders.
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08/03/04
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2
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2.7
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References to decision of Court of Appeal [2004] VSCA 3 re the power of a Supreme Court judge to make suppression orders
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08/03/04
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2
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2.9
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Change of RVAHJ website address.
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08/03/04
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3
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3.6.3
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New case on sufficiency of reasons for judgment: Day v Electronik Fabric Makers (Vic) Pty Ltd & Anor [2004] VSC 24.
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08/03/04
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3
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3.6.3
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Quotation from Ahmed v Russell Kennedy [2003] VSC 25 {MC19/03} on whether there is a necessity for judicial reasons for the making of costs orders.
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08/03/04
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3
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3.8.3
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Dicta of Gillard J in P v RM & Ors [2004] VSC 14 re costs orders for witnesses who are also parties.
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08/03/04
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5
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5.8.6
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Dicta of Gillard J in P v RM & Ors [2004] VSC 14 re appropriate test for making of interim accommodation order.
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08/03/04
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5
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5.8.15
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Dicta of Gillard J in P v RM & Ors [2004] VSC 14 re whether an IAO appeal to Supreme Court is a hearing de novo or an appeal in the strict sense.
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08/03/04
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6
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6.5.1 & 6.6
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Addition of MC references to cases of Kirby v Phelan and Hickman v Smith & Anor.
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08/03/04
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8
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8.2
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Title of paragraph changed to "Record of Interview/Confessional statement". Added references to R v Swaffield; Pavic v R [1998] HCA 1; (1998) 192 CLR 159 and cases which have referred to it.
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08/03/04
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8
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8.2.13
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New paragraph on reliability of record of interview/confessional statement. Quotation from R v Malcolm Clarke [2004] VSC 11 and reference to R v Tofilau [2003] VSC 188.
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08/03/04
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8
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8.4.3.3
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Added references to O'Sullivan v Freeman [2003] VSC 45 & Marks v Buick & Anor [2003] VSC 488 re various aspects of s.464T.
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08/03/04
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9
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9.4.1
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Reformatting of cited cases. Addition of R v Hai Minh Nguyen [2003] VSC 508 where exceptional circumstances were found and DPP v Cuenco [2003] VSC 485 where exceptional circumstances were not found.
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08/03/04
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9
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9.4.2
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Reformatting of cited cases. Addition of Mustafa Tilki [2003] VSC 483 where cause was not shown.
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08/03/04
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11
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11.1.10
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Added reference to DPP v Sabransky [2002] VSC 143 on issue of striking out a case.
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08/03/04
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11
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11.2.8
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Added reference to R v Gemmill [2004] VSC 30 on the relevance of mental illness to sentencing.
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08/03/04
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11
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11.2.10
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Added references to R v PP [2003] VSCA 100 and R v Tipas [2004] VSC 25 on sentencing young persons for manslaughter.
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08/03/04
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11
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11.2.11
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Added reference to R v Shane Moran [2004] VSCA 6 on sentencing young person for drug trafficking.
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08/03/04
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11
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11.10
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Reference to R v Caleb James O'Connor [2004] VSCA 8 per O'Bryan AJA.
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10/01/04
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11
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11.2.11
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New paragraph on sentencing for drug trafficking. Judgment of Court of Appeal in R v Mahmoud Kheir [2003] VSCA 209.
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10/01/04
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11
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11.1.4
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Quotation from R v Evans [2003] VSCA 223 on general principles of sentencing of young offenders under the CYPA.
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10/01/04
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11
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11.2.6
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Substantial quotations from R v Evans [2003] VSCA 223 on the operation or otherwise of the principle of parity of sentencing as between adult and child co-offenders.
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01/01/04
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4
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4.2.2
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Substantial new paragraph on whether or not the Children's Court of Victoria has or has ever had jurisdiction to hear and determine matters under Part VII of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) [as amended].
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01/01/04
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4
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4.4
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Comment that 'family' is not defined in the CYPA.
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01/01/04
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4
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4.7.3
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Correction of errors in models 2 & 6 of the listed models of child representation.
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01/01/04
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4
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4.8.4
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New paragraph on Expert evidence
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01/01/04
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4
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4.9.1
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Addition of reference to judgment of Ashley J in The Secretary DOHS v R & Anor [2003] VSC 172 at [11].
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01/01/04
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4
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4.11.5
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Re-written paragraph on Priority of Orders.
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01/01/04
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4
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4.12
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Re-written and significantly expanded material from Dr S. Rolfe on Development of Attachment in a child
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01/01/04
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4
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4.14
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New paragraph on papers on various aspects of child & adult psychology, child development, child welfare and/or domestic violence.
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01/01/04
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6
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6.4.3
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Updated protocols in relation to complaints for an intervention order where a child is involved.
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01/01/04
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6
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6.5.2
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Comment by Byrne J in Miles v Barca [2003] VSC 376
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Substantial amendments to the definition of victim of stalking introduced on 10/12/03 by the Crimes (Stalking) Act 2003 (Vic) - Act No.103 of 2003. In particular it is now not generally necessary to prove that the impugned course of conduct caused actual harm, fear or apprehension in the victim and the Act now has express extra-territorial operation.
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01/01/04
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6
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6.8
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Addition of Miles v Barca [2003] VSC 376 and Fisher v Fisher [1988] VR 1028 as authorities for the proposition that proceedings for an intervention order are civil in nature.
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01/01/04
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6
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6.14
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Addition of 16 Forms set out in "The Magistrates' Court of Victoria Family Violence and Stalking Protocols" as revised in November 2003.
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01/01/04
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6
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6.16
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Updated statistics.
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01/01/04
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6
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6.17
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Substantial new material on relationship between intervention order and other court order
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01/01/04
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6
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6.18
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Addition of reference to Miles v Barca [2003] VSC 376 at [26].
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01/01/04
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6
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6.20
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New paragraph on re-hearings.
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01/01/04
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6
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6.21
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Paragraphs on appeals renumbered from 6.20 to 6.21 and additional material provided.
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01/01/04
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7
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7.12
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New paragraph: Papers on adolescent offenders & offending.
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11/12/03
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3
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3.5.6
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New commentary on prosecutorial responsibility in contested Family Division cases with references to R v Lucas [1973] VR 693 & R v Apostilidis (1984) 154 CLR 563.
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11/12/03
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3
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3.6
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Old paragraphs 3.6 (Judgments) & 3.7 (Explanation of and reasons for orders) combined. Much additional material on judgments, including circumstances in which a judgment may be amended. Particular reference to Fletcher Construction Australia Ltd v Line Macfarlane & Marshall Pty Ltd [2001] VSCA 167. Cases on sufficiency of reasons moved from paragraph 3.9.
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11/12/03
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3
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3.7
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New paragraph on "Amending judgments - The 'Slip rule'
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11/12/03
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3
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3.9
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New cases on hearings de novo: Mr & Mrs X v Secretary to DOHS [2003] VSC 140 & Neill v County Court of Victoria & Anor. [2003] VSC 328.
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11/12/03
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5
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5.4
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Addition to commentary on choice of protection application by notice or by apprehension.
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11/12/03
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5
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5.14.1
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Comment on when a custody to Secretary order is usually made.
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11/12/03
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5
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5.15.1
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Comment on when a guardianship to Secretary order is usually made.
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11/12/03
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5
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5.20.2
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Reg. 8 of the Children and Young Persons (General) Regulations 2001 [89/2001] reproduced. New case on pre-conditions for making of permanent care order: JS [Melbourne Children's Court, 30/10/2003].
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11/12/03
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5
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5.26
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New paragraph on Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency [VACCA].
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11/12/03
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5
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5.27
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New paragraph on protocol between DOHS child protection service and VACCA.
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11/12/03
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7
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7.6.4
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New case on summonses to answer a charge: Dawson v Magistrates' Court of Victoria & Anor. [2003] VSC 336.
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11/12/03
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7
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7.10
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Additional commentary on ss.132-133 of the CYPA.
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11/12/03
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7
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7.11
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New paragraph: Cases on selected offences. Commentary on Nelson v Mathieson [2003] VSC 451: "Chroming" in public does not constitute offensive behaviour per se.
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11/12/03
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8
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8.2.12
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New paragraph on "Unfairness & public policy in absence of direct illegality": R v KS & Anor. [2003] VSC 418.
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11/12/03
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9
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9.4.1
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Bail: New cases on exceptional circumstances': R v Strawhorn [2003] VSC 314; R v Nadim Ahmad [2003] VSC 209; R v Cox [2003] VSC 245; DPP v Bernath [2003] VSC 304
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11/12/03
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9
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9.4.2
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Bail: New cases on 'show cause': R v Ilsley [2003] VSC 332; Harry Buckle [2003] VSC 352.
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11/12/03
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10
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10.3.2
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Reference to nature and purpose of contest mention: The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd & Andrew Bolt v Jelena Popovic [2003] VSCA 161.
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11/12/03
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11
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11.1.5
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New material on YRC/YTC locations.
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11/12/03
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11
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11.1.10
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New case on striking out: DPP v Moore [2003] VSCA 90.
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11/12/03
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11
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11.2.1
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New cases on sentencing of young offenders: R v Clappers & Teap [2003] VSC 462; R v Johns [2003] VSC 415.
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Special leave to appeal granted by the High Court on 03/10/03 in DPP v SJD & GAS.
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Distinction between youthful offender and youthful first offender: R v Dudas [2003] VSCA 131.
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11/12/03
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11
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11.2.4
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Additional references to cases on the factual basis of sentencing: R v Rumpf [1988] VR 466; R v Olbrich (1999) 199 CLR 270; Banda v DPP (Cth) [2003] VSC 224.
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11/12/03
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11
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11.2.8
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New paragraph on the effect on sentencing of an offender's mental illness: R v Tsiaras [1996] 1 VR 398; R v JAD [2003] VSCA 132.
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11/12/03
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11
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11.2.9
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New paragraph on the recommended method of accumulation of sentences of imprisonment: R v MDB [2003] VSCA 181 at [14].
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11/12/03
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11
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11.2.10
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New paragraph on sentencing for manslaughter.
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11/12/03
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11
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11.3
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Reference to duty of Crown to assist Court in sentencing process: R v Rumpf [1988] VR 466 at 471.
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11/12/03
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11
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11.13
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New paragraph: Sunset provision for Children's Court priors.
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