The criminal justice system deals with proof, not truth. The police and Crown present allegations; the defence rebuts them; the jury decides whether the Crown has met the required standard of proof. “Truth” and “innocence” are not part of the legal equation.

There are major differences between how offences in prisons are dealt with around Australia. These offences typically range from minor ones, such as keeping an untidy cell, to more serious ones and others that can become criminal charges.

Your security classification impacts which prison you are placed in and the level of security that is imposed on you.

Wrongdoing thrives in the darkness. Too often, it is only because of brave people who speak out that the public learns what is happening in the shadows.

There are lots of reasons why people may get lighter or heavier sentences than someone else who has committed the same crime.

You got this letter to say that your visa has been cancelled due to your offending. This means you no longer hold a visa.

If you are charged with breaking a rule in prison, this can result in disciplinary action, in addition to potential criminal charges.

In Queensland, there have been concerns raised about the way DNA evidence is processed and examined in forensic laboratories.

The way the NSW court system deals with bail hearings on weekdays has changed.

I am a first-time inmate in a Victorian prison and I am trying to obtain some accurate information with regards to my debts.