{"id":3970,"date":"2012-07-31T11:46:38","date_gmt":"2012-07-31T01:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/?p=3970"},"modified":"2012-07-31T11:46:38","modified_gmt":"2012-07-31T01:46:38","slug":"criminal-law-journal-update-august-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/2012\/07\/31\/criminal-law-journal-update-august-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Law Journal update: August 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The latest issue of the <em>Criminal Law Journal <\/em>(Volume 36 Part 4) contains the following material:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultDetailed.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4&amp;contentSourceHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4\/articles\/203\/fulltext&amp;tocType=fullText&amp;hitListPageContext=http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultSummary.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4___tocType=fullText___sortBy=publicationYear\/articleDate&amp;searchId=8&amp;hit=1&amp;hits=6&amp;articleType=fulltext&amp;freeText=&amp;titleCode=E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EDITORIAL<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sentencing: The normative and empirical wasteland and the need to close the gap between knowledge and practice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Articles<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultDetailed.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4&amp;contentSourceHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4\/articles\/205\/fulltext&amp;tocType=fullText&amp;hitListPageContext=http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultSummary.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4___tocType=fullText___sortBy=publicationYear\/articleDate&amp;searchId=8&amp;hit=2&amp;hits=6&amp;articleType=fulltext&amp;freeText=&amp;titleCode=Sgbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sentencing \u00e2\u20ac\u201c good, bad and indifferent<\/a> <\/em><\/strong><em>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c <\/em>John Nicholson SC<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sentencing is meant to promote the Rule of Law. Numerous assumptions underpinning current sentencing practices are being questioned more and more. This article examines four assumptions by questioning their validity. Each of the examined assumptions plays a crucial role in underpinning the present punitive paradigm of sentencing. Consequences of continued adherence to a punitive paradigm approach to sentencing are being shown to include fostering recidivism and contributing to a spread of criminal conduct beyond the existing prison population. The thesis advanced is that a punitive paradigm in sentencing dilutes the effectiveness of sentencing as an aid to the Rule of Law.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase this article, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/subscribe-or-purchase\/individual-article-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Individual Article Sale<\/a> order form and email it to <a href=\"mailto:tlranz.journal.orders@thomsonreuters.com\">tlranz.journal.orders@thomsonreuters.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultDetailed.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4&amp;contentSourceHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4\/articles\/216\/fulltext&amp;tocType=fullText&amp;hitListPageContext=http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultSummary.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4___tocType=fullText___sortBy=publicationYear\/articleDate&amp;searchId=8&amp;hit=3&amp;hits=6&amp;articleType=fulltext&amp;freeText=&amp;titleCode=CtiSAsmmnpps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clarifying the incomprehensible: South Australia\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mandatory minimum non-parole period scheme<\/a> <\/em><\/strong><em>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c <\/em>Patrick Leader-Elliott<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since 2007, South Australian courts have been required to fix non-parole periods for homicide and some other serious offences against the person by reference to a statutorily prescribed minimum. The minimum may only be departed from where \u00e2\u20ac\u0153special reasons\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to do so exist. This article considers a number of questions about the interpretation of the South Australian prescribed non-parole period scheme which have led to conflicting judgments at the appellate level. In particular, it analyses the problematic nature of the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153special reasons\u00e2\u20ac\u009d provisions in the legislation which creates the scheme. It is concluded that the legislation in its current form is unworkable, both in terms of the ability of courts to apply it in a meaningful way, and also in terms of its capacity to produce just sentencing outcomes. The legislation should be significantly amended or repealed.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase this article, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/subscribe-or-purchase\/individual-article-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Individual Article Sale<\/a> order form and email it to <a href=\"mailto:tlranz.journal.orders@thomsonreuters.com\">tlranz.journal.orders@thomsonreuters.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultDetailed.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4&amp;contentSourceHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4\/articles\/233\/fulltext&amp;tocType=fullText&amp;hitListPageContext=http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultSummary.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4___tocType=fullText___sortBy=publicationYear\/articleDate&amp;searchId=8&amp;hit=4&amp;hits=6&amp;articleType=fulltext&amp;freeText=&amp;titleCode=JlWdvocp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Just looking\u00e2\u20ac\u009d: When does viewing online constitute possession?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><em>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c <\/em>Jonathan Clough<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Digital technology has greatly facilitated the production and distribution of child pornography, and in many jurisdictions it is an offence to possess child pornography. However, concepts of possession which evolved in the context of tangible items may be difficult to apply to digital images. One such issue arises where a defendant views child pornography online but does not take active steps to download it. If such conduct does not constitute possession then it may be possible for a person to view child pornography with impunity. This article discusses the nature of possession in the criminal law, and its application to digital images. The specific issue of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153viewing as possession\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is introduced, followed by an analysis of authorities considering this issue. It is argued that although the act of viewing online does constitute possession, the difficulties associated with proving such cases necessitates the enactment of an offence of accessing child pornography.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase this article, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/subscribe-or-purchase\/individual-article-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Individual Article Sale<\/a> order form and email it to <a href=\"mailto:tlranz.journal.orders@thomsonreuters.com\">tlranz.journal.orders@thomsonreuters.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultDetailed.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4&amp;contentSourceHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4\/articles\/249\/fulltext&amp;tocType=fullText&amp;hitListPageContext=http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultSummary.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4___tocType=fullText___sortBy=publicationYear\/articleDate&amp;searchId=8&amp;hit=5&amp;hits=6&amp;articleType=fulltext&amp;freeText=&amp;titleCode=Pb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PHILLIPS\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 BRIEF<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153An imbecility of body as well as mind\u00e2\u20ac\u009d: Common law and the sexual (in)capacity of boys<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultDetailed.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4&amp;contentSourceHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4\/articles\/252\/fulltext&amp;tocType=fullText&amp;hitListPageContext=http:\/\/legalonline.thomson.com.au\/jour\/resultSummary.jsp?curRequestedHref=journals\/CRIMLJ\/volumes\/36\/parts\/4___tocType=fullText___sortBy=publicationYear\/articleDate&amp;searchId=8&amp;hit=6&amp;hits=6&amp;articleType=fulltext&amp;freeText=&amp;titleCode=Doclc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIGEST OF CRIMINAL LAW CASES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the pdf version of the table of contents, click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/2012\/07\/31\/criminal-law-journal-update-august-2012\/crim-law-jnl-vol-36-no-4-contents-aug-12\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3974\">Crim LJ Vol 36 Pt 4 Contents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westlaw.com.au\/maf\/wlau\/app\/tocectory?ndd=1&amp;ao=o.AUNZ_AU_JOURNALS_TOC||I561552ccd55511e19fb3e791f30891e8&amp;stnew=true&amp;parentinfo=AUNZ_AU_JOURNALS_TOC||Ic82a8c10463811e18eefa443f89988a0%3E%3CVolume%2036&amp;srb=fulltext#advs-hide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to access this Part on Westlaw AU<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The August issue of the Criminal Law Journal includes an interesting mix of articles and sections. The first article comes from John Nicholson SC and examines four assumptions underpinning current sentencing practices and questions their validity. The second article, by Patrick Leader-Elliott, considers a number of questions about the interpretation of the South Australian prescribed non-parole period scheme which have led to conflicting judgments at the appellate level. The final article is by Jonathan Clough and questions when viewing online images constitutes possession, while discussing the nature of possession in the criminal law, and its application to digital images. There is also an Editorial, a Phillips&#8217; Brief and a Digest of Criminal Law Cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[222,39],"tags":[2257,220,892,2258,2259,2260,2261,899,2262,61,224,2263,817],"class_list":["post-3970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-criminal-law-journal","category-update-summaries","tag-child-pornography","tag-crim-lj","tag-digest-of-criminal-law-cases","tag-john-nicholson-sc","tag-jonathan-clough","tag-mandatory-minimum-non-parole-period-scheme","tag-patrick-leader-elliott","tag-phillips-brief","tag-possession","tag-rule-of-law","tag-sentencing","tag-sexual-capacity","tag-south-australia"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3970"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3970\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.thomsonreuters.com.au\/journals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}