Tag Archives: court

A Fair Trial for David Hicks? by Stephen Charles

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Father Dave

The conclusion seems inescapable that the Australian Government was concerned that the evidence upon which the prosecution relied for a conviction of Mr Hicks would be rejected in a trial in Australia, and that he might in consequence be acquitted … Continue reading →

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Islamophobia in Europe – by Chandra Muzaffar

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Father Dave

On July 1st, 2009, Marwa al-Sherbini, a 31-year old, headscarf-wearing Egyptian Muslim woman who was about four months pregnant took her German neighbor to court for calling her a ‘terrorist’ The defendant, known as ‘ Alex W’.attacked her during the court … Continue reading →

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Drugs and the Juvenile Justice System

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

I’ve often said that if it were possible for me to accomplish just one thing in this area, I think that I would most like to make a difference to the whole problem of drug abuse in Dulwich Hill. That’s not because … Continue reading →

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Minister’s Drug Plea – The Glebe & Inner Western Weekly October 28th, 1998

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

An Inner West clergyman has fired a salvo at “inadequate” court and police systems in the wake of the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Marrickville boy, and heroin user, in Earlwood last month. Reverend David Smith, of Duiwich Hill’s Holy … Continue reading →

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