an ncylc e-bulletin

Issue #1: June 2003

LOUISE G'S FOREWORD

Welcome to the first edition of the National Children's and Youth Law Centre's (NCYLC) e-bulletin ... more

CASENOTE ON LEPORE

A casenote on NSW v Lepore, a case concerning the physical and sexual assault of students by teachers in the course of their employment ...more

CYBER VOLUNTEERS

An update on the National Cyber Volunteer Program and a call for more volunteers ...more

DIRECT MARKETING OF MINORS

Can companies obtain contact details of persons under 18 to directly market their products to them? ... more

FORENSIC PROCEDURES

How does Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2002 (NSW) impact on the rights of children? ...more

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

"Know Your Rights" are state-specific information packs produced by the National Children's and Youth Law Centre for distribution in schools ... more

NSW LEGISLATION UPDATE

The NSW Parliament has recently passed legislation affecting the rights of young people, including legislation on smoking and police powers ... more

POLICE RECORDS

Are you being blackmarked? What is recorded in police records? Who may see it? Is it ever removed from my record? ... more

PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUM

What do you get when you pack over 2500 teachers and several head politicians from major political parties into Sydney Town Hall? ... more

UN ACCREDITATION

In late February this year, the NCYLC signaled its intention to apply for accreditation with the United Nations ... more

YOUTH CENTRE VISIT

A few representatives from NCYLC paid a visit to a youth centre in Western Sydney ... more