Domestic Abuse
What does ADVO stand for?
Apprehend Domestic Violence Order
What is the definition of law reform
Refer to the process of examining existing laws, and advocating and implementing change in a legal system, usually with the aim of enhancing justice or efficiency. Intimately related are law reform bodies or law commissions, which are organisations set up to facilitate law reform. (change in an existing law)
what happened at the Port Arthur Massacre
Martin Bryant killing 20 people and injuring 12
How many on average australian women are murdered a week due to domestic violence
1
what happened at the Port Arthur Massacre
Martin Bryant killing 20 people and injuring 12
What is the definition of Domestic Abuse?
There is no single national or internationally agreed definition of family or domestic violence.
Name 2 factors that influence Law reform
Could be any of the following :
Failure of existing law
International law and conventions
New concepts of justice
Changing composition of society
Political agendas
New technology
Changing social values and morality
Precedent.
What was the John Edwards case and why is it controversial?
John Edwards, 68, gunned down his children Jack, 15, and Jennifer, 13, in July 2018 as they attempted to hide in a bedroom of the West Pennant Hills home
they shared with their mother. It is controversial because Despite a long history of stalking and assault charges registered on the central police system, Edwards was able to successfully apply in 2017 for a “Commissioner's Permit” to undergo gun safety training at Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai gun clubs.
how many people breach there AVO
19.7%
What was the date and how many people did Martin Bryant kill?
28th of April 1996, Martin Bryant killed 35 people.
What is the main legal response dealing with Domestic Abuse?
The main legislation dealing with domestic and family violence in NSW is the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007.
What was the law reform relating to guns?
Gun ownership is a privilege not a right
Semi-automatic weapons must be strictly controlled
All guns must be registered
Guns must be stored securely (gun stored separately from bullets)
28 day cooling-off period when buying guns
Pro-gun lobby group (Sporting Shooters Association of Australia) did all they could to prevent the measure, including in some instances promoting unfounded conspiracy theories about the massacre – including Bryant was set up to create a catalyst for gun laws.
Were legal responses successful in the baby charlie case? Why/why not?
No as Baby Charlie did not survive and legal responses did not take the situation seriously due to racism/being bias
how many women have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15.
1 in 5 Australian women (18.4%)
What impact did the Port Arthur Massacre
The massacre set in motion a chain of events that led to gun reform in Australia at both state and federal levels.
What is domestic violence in Chief?
Police can video or audio record statements taken from victims of domestic violence. These recordings can be used as all or part of their evidence in chief (their story) during a court case for charges and ADVO applications.
What are some of the most recent law reforms relating to domestic Abuse?
The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022
The Bail and Other Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Act 2024
Amends both the Bail Act 2013 and the Surveillance Devices Act 2007.
What happened to Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy?
Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in the bathroom of a city hotel, Two days later, a suitcase containing her body was found inside a car in Sydney's east.
how many women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15.
1 in 3 Australian women (30.5%)
What did the judge say about Bryants mental health? Did it affect the sentencing?
He was not suffering from a mental health illness that render him incapable of knowing what he was doing was wrong. Although he has mental condition which makes him less capable than those with a normal healthy mind. The overall scheme of thinks outweighed the factors militating against him
What is white Ribbon Australia?
A Non-legal response that is a part of a global social movement working to eliminate gendered violence. They strive for an Australian society where all women and children are safe.
What was the law reform relating to native title?
It established a process for claiming and recognising native title over lands and waters in Australia. Native title legislation reform package passed. The Native Title Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (Cth)
what happened to Luke Baty and his Murderer?
Luke Batty was beaten to death with a cricket bat, and his father (murderer) was shot by police at the scene and died in hospital.
Based on 2022 analysis, how much money is violence against women in Australia costing the Australian government?
$26 billion each year
What was Bryant's sentencing?
35 life sentences and 21 years for every charge after that