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Category Archives: Human Rights

an image with the prompt: 'courtroom scene in an Australian court room, inspired by a BBC image of a courtroom scene, with fourteen members of a religious group being convicted for the murder of an eight-year-old diabetic girl
  • Michael J. Tyler
  • February 1, 2025

Religious Freedom and the Law: An Analysis Inspired by R v Struhs

Analysis of religious freedom rights in the wake of the conviction of fourteen Australian religious group members for the death of an eight-year-old diabetic girl, who was denied insulin for nearly a week due to extreme religious beliefs. Religious freedom is a fundamental human right, enshrined in international legal frameworks and recognised in Australian law. […]

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A symbolic representation of justice and counter-terrorism in Australia. The image features the scales of justice balanced against a backdrop of Sydney
  • Michael J. Tyler
  • January 30, 2025

Antisemitic Attacks in Sydney: Do They Constitute Terrorism Under Australian Law?

The recent surge in antisemitic attacks in Sydney has raised significant concerns about public safety, social cohesion, and the adequacy of Australia’s counter-terrorism laws. One of the most alarming incidents involved the discovery of a caravan in Dural, northwest of Sydney, containing Powergel explosives and antisemitic material, including a list of Jewish targets. The explosives, […]

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A symbolic digital artwork depicting the concept of gender identity and human rights. The image shows two figures standing on opposite sides of a cracked bill
  • Michael J. Tyler
  • January 26, 2025

The Impact of Trump’s Executive Orders on Human Rights: A Legal and Ethical Analysis

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government. This order mandates that all federal agencies in the United States recognise only two biological sexes—male and female—determined at conception. This move effectively eliminates legal recognition of transgender and […]

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An evocative image symbolizing the concept of consent, featuring a serene yet compelling courtroom setting with a focus on scales of justice balanced
  • Michael J. Tyler
  • December 23, 2024

Issues of Consent: An Unconscious Person Can Never Consent

A Case study -The Pelicot trial By Michael J. Tyler Consent is foundational to human relationships, autonomy, and the law. It forms the ethical and legal cornerstone for interactions ranging from medical procedures to intimate relationships. At its core, consent is the voluntary, informed, and uncoerced agreement to engage in a specific activity. Despite its […]

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