Foley's List presents the 'Think Foley's' podcast dedicated to providing informative and convenient on-the-go Continuing Professional Development (CPD) listenin...
S6 Episode 13: Recent Cases in the Court of Appeal
This is a recording of session 6 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In this session, Paul Holdenson KC and Jack O'Connor discuss key appellate decisions on latent ambiguity in evidence, jury direction failures, the admissibility of tendency and character evidence. It highlights cases where judicial errors and procedural breaches affected trial outcomes, refining criminal law interpretation and procedural fairness.
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S6 Episode 12: So they’ve spilled the beans – what does that mean? Admissions under Part 3.4 of the 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵 2008 (Vic)
This is a recording of session 5 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In this session, Michael Stanton SC, Katarina Ljubicic and Patrick Hurst discuss the legal framework governing admissions under Part 3.4 of the 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵 2008 (Vic), including key statutory provisions, police interview techniques, and protections for vulnerable individuals. It also examines case law, such as Ridley v The King [2024], and discusses the admissibility of covertly obtained admissions, fairness considerations, and emerging legal developments.
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S6 Episode 11: Defending Sexual Offence Allegations in the Year 2025
This is a recording of session 4 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In This session, Richard Edney, Ran Zaydan & Edwina Dane provide a thorough guide to preparing a strong defence by examining the prosecution brief, ensuring complete disclosure, and creating a detailed chronology. It emphasizes the importance of the cultural and historical context, involving clients in their defence, and assessing the effectiveness of police investigations.
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S6 Episode 10: The Defence of Mental Impairment – What to do and when
This is a recording of session 3 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In This session Tim Marsh, Maddie Lees & Thomas Bell provides a detailed guide on handling cases involving the defence of mental impairment in criminal proceedings. It also includes case studies and references to relevant legal provisions and practice notes to guide practitioners through the process of defending clients with mental impairments.
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S6 Episode 9: Default notices under commercial leases
Commercial landlords must give notice to a tenant before exercising a right of forfeiture for breach of a lease. That requirement can be modified by the terms of the lease. In this podcast, Erik Dober discusses how landlords can draft an effective notice, and how a tenant can respond.
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