A former Northern Territory legal aid staffer, Samantha Alampi, has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice. She admitted to helping a convicted killer evade authorities after he removed his parole ankle monitor in Alice Springs in November 2024.
A former Northern Territory legal aid staffer, Samantha Alampi, has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice after helping a convicted killer evade parole in Alice Springs. Alampi assisted the 19-year-old parolee, who was serving time for manslaughter, in absconding after he removed his ankle monitor. She was found with him in a hotel room and later arrested.
The NT Supreme Court has overturned a 2006 ruling, allowing defendants in Local Courts who are refused legal aid on funding grounds to seek indefinite adjournments. This follows Legal Aid NT's decision to cap new criminal clients due to funding issues, potentially leading to unfair trials.
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals offers HK$30,000 to households displaced by the Tai Po fire who transfer their flat ownership to the government for relocation assistance.
Federal Attorney-General Michelle Rowland warns NT's CLP government that underfunding legal aid may breach Australia's international human rights obligations, particularly for children and First Nations peoples.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog has charged Wen Congmei, 62, with allegedly bribing a Legal Aid Department clerk with HK$10,000 to secure custody of her grandson. She faces one count of offering an advantage to a public servant and will appear in court Friday.
Dozens in the Northern Territory are seeking to halt serious criminal cases due to a worsening legal aid funding crisis, leaving many unable to access lawyers and forcing them to face court alone. A landmark challenge could impact the territory's justice system.
Dozens of people charged with serious crimes in Australia's Northern Territory are seeking to halt their cases due to a severe legal aid funding crisis, leaving many without legal representation and facing court alone. A landmark legal challenge could impact the territory's justice system.
One of two legal bodies responsible for representing vulnerable Territorians in court is considering making further cuts, six months after its services were previously slashed.
