From panic to policy: the state of criminal law reform

Summary

The article critiques Australia's bail laws, highlighting their punitive nature and lack of evidence-based support. It details the rapid and sometimes unconsulted legislative changes, contrasting with the more methodical approaches seen in the past. The key concept 'Criminal Law' ties to tags like 'Bail, Australian criminal law, Bail Act, Bail in the United States', by discussing bail reforms and their implementation within Australian criminal law, specifically referencing the Bail Act.