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Suppression order review to look beyond the numbers

Suppression orders review

Suppression orders are the focus of the latest review by legal experts from the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) which is based at the University of Adelaide.

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Dr Duncan’s grave: a gift to the broader community

Visitors at Dr Duncan's grave, with a rainbow umbrella, flag, and flowers.

Today, Thursday 24 November, the University of Adelaide is renewing its custodianship of Dr George Duncan’s grave in honour of his memory and so that the community may continue to pay their respects at his last resting place at Centennial Park.

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Public calls for more proactive pet laws

A small dog on a harness and lead next to its owner.

Public opinion is shifting to wanting a more proactive approach to animal welfare rather than a reactive approach to animal cruelty.

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Balancing the autonomy and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults

Elderly people hold hands.

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is recommending important changes to South Australia’s laws regarding how vulnerable adults are safeguarded.

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Safeguarding laws in the spotlight

The hands of elderly people.

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its independent review of the state’s laws regarding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

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Views invited on mental health laws

A gold statue of Lady Justice.

People are invited by the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide to share their experiences in using, accessing and dealing with South Australia’s mental health laws as the first stage in a review of the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA). SALRI are particularly interested in ways in which the law and practice can be improved.

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Witness competence law in the dock

The SALRI team who are working on witness competence laws

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its review of the State’s laws regarding the competence of witnesses.

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Murray Darling Basin water rights: the psychology of allocation

The Murray River at Big Bend, South Australia.

Researchers at the University of Adelaide’s Adelaide Law School are surveying Murray Darling Basin stakeholders about their beliefs regarding water trading and ownership of water rights to help inform future policy.

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Regional opportunities spark interest from legal minds

Law students in Port Pirie

Students from Adelaide Law School recently visited regional South Australia to find out about career opportunities that are sometimes overlooked by law graduates.

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University mourns passing of James Crawford (1948-2021)

His Excellency Judge James Crawford

The University of Adelaide has expressed its sorrow following the death of one of its greatest law graduates, His Excellency Judge James Crawford AC SC FBA.

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