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Police's body-worn cameras have both benefits and limitations for domestic violence victims

Criminology researcher Dr Mary Iliadis says victim survivors are concerned about the potential for police body-worn cameras to mis-identify the primary aggressor.

Sexual assault services brace for 'major impact' ahead of years-long fallout from Queensland's DNA testing debacle

Sexual assault services brace for 'major impact' ahead of years-long fallout from Queensland's DNA testing debacle

Specialist support services anticipate an increase in calls from victim survivors re-traumatised by this week's interim report, which raised major questions about the adequacy of DNA testing.

Family of Queensland woman killed by former partner call for national domestic violence database

Family of Queensland woman killed by former partner call for national domestic violence database

Calls come ahead of meeting of Australia’s ministers for women, where groups say a national register should be discussed

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Drone regulation 'not keeping up with technology', lawyers concerned about stalking risks

When a distressed Gold Coast holiday maker tried to take legal action after finding a "drone peeping Tom" spying on her in the shower, her lawyer advised there was little she could do.

How two cases shocked Queensland into action on domestic violence

The horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and Doreen Langham mobilised public opinion and a drive for change, experts say

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Queensland Police grappling with 'concerning increase' in domestic violence by officers but most victims aren't reporting, advocates say

New figures revealing a "concerning increase" in Queensland police officers accused of domestic violence likely underestimate the true scale of the problem, advocates say, because most victims aren't reporting.

Queensland to hold inquiry into DNA testing at forensics lab amid accusations it failed victims

Minister acknowledges family of Shandee Blackburn, who was fatally stabbed in 2013 in a case that sparked calls for reform

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Calls for independent inquiry into Queensland forensic lab as DNA testing failures prompt criminal cases to be reviewed

Calls for independent inquiry into Queensland forensic lab as DNA testing failures prompt criminal cases to be reviewed

A government review into DNA testing at a state-run forensics laboratory is labelled "manifestly inadequate" by a former employee after Queensland police revealed they were re-examining cases dating back to the start of 2018.

Calls to ban defence teams accessing sexual assault victims' records, and also give them proper legal representation

Calls to ban defence teams accessing sexual assault victims' records, and also give them proper legal representation

Confidential counselling and medical information from sexual assault victims continues to be used to undermine their credibility in court, despite laws protecting their confidentiality, a Queensland community legal service says.

Hannah Clarke inquest concludes with hopes findings will be 'powerful tool for change'

Hannah Clarke inquest concludes with hopes findings will be 'powerful tool for change'

Advocates and lawyers helping women escape domestic violence are hopeful the findings from the inquest into the brutal murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children will be a catalyst for change.

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