Asia: Criminal Law

New South Wales has introduced permanent legislation allowing police to use metal detector wands to scan people for knives in designated public areas, following successful trial operations that seized 380 weapons. The reforms expand police powers while raising concerns about civil liberties, racial profiling, and the potential for these scans to become stepping-stones for more invasive searches, despite knife crime being at an all-time low in NSW.

The Supreme Court of India has once again reaffirmed the settlement-oriented philosophy underlying cheque dishonour litigation by holding that an offence under Section 138...

The NSW Court of Appeal has struck down sweeping anti-protest laws enacted after the Bondi Beach terror attack, ruling that police powers to ban public assemblies across broad geographic areas violated constitutional protections for political communication. The landmark decision examines whether governments can impose blanket restrictions on peaceful protests during times of heightened security concerns, and what constitutional limits exist on such powers.

An undischarged bankrupt faces strict legal obligations including cooperating with trustees, disclosing all property and financial changes, and obtaining consent before international travel. What are the criminal penalties for breaching these restrictions, and how can early disclosure and proper legal advice help navigate trustee negotiations more effectively than denial or delay?

Imagine waking up to a phone call from a stranger who claims to be a police officer. They speak with such authority and confidence that you have no reason to doubt them. The words "You are under investigation" and "We have flagged your online activity" send a chill down your spine. Panic sets in as the voice on the other end of the line demands that you provide payment immediately to avoid arrest.

The purpose and goal of criminal procedure should be to strike a balance between the rights of the victim and the accused, while ensuring a transparent and fair investigation process. A well-documented procedure, more often than not, thwart malicious endeavors to abuse the law of the land.

New Zealand's anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism framework is undergoing significant transformation as the Department of Internal Affairs assumes sole supervisory authority with enhanced enforcement capabilities. The reforms introduce risk-based compliance settings, extended reporting timeframes, and stricter obligations for reporting entities to align their risk assessments with regulatory perspectives.

Financial crime prevention is shifting from compliance-focused frameworks to outcomes-driven regulation that prioritizes measurable harm reduction. Organizations must now demonstrate how their controls disrupt criminal networks and protect victims, not just meet reporting obligations.

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企业销售人员通过虚假合同套取商务费用后,面临职务侵占罪指控时,如何界定款项性质、证明公务用途以及区分违规报销与刑事犯罪?本文深入剖析Ē

A company, in the eyes of law, is a separate legal person. But unlike an individual, it cannot think, speak or act on its own. Every corporate decision is ultimately taken by people—directors...

India's regulatory landscape witnessed heightened enforcement activity in July 2026, with the Enforcement Directorate executing major asset attachments exceeding ₹20,000 crore in high-profile cases...