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Tuesday 26 August 2008

Juvenile offenders and adult prisons

Juvenile offenders -- once they're 18 should they be shipped off to the Big House? When judges sentence kids who commit serious crimes the sentence often extends well past their 18th birthday.  Read Transcript

Tuesday 19 August 2008

Retiring Chief Justice Murray Gleeson

A conversation with the Chief Justice of the High Court, Murray Gleeson. After 10 years as the country's top judge he's due to retire later this month. In his only interview with the electronic media he tells how lawmaking has changed in recent years and how that has transformed the work of judges. And he also answers the question: can you label a judge as activist or black-letter?  Read Transcript

Tuesday 12 August 2008

Genetic profiling

It seems that almost every week scientists announce the discovery of a gene connected to an illness or disease. But should access to insurance, employment, or even a mortgage be determined by someone's genetic profile?  Read Transcript

Tuesday 05 August 2008

New Chief Justice; disclosure of risk; charity in the 21st century

Justice Robert French has recently been announced as the new Chief Justice of the High Court.  Read Transcript

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