This is a video recording of session 5 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series.

In this session, Michael Stanton SC, Katarina Ljubicic and Patrick Hurst discuss the legal framework governing admissions under Part 3.4 of the Evidence Act 2008 (Vic), including key statutory provisions, police interview techniques, and protections for vulnerable individuals. It also examines case law, such as Ridley v The King [2024], and discusses the admissibility of covertly obtained admissions, fairness considerations, and emerging legal developments.

Michael Stanton SC has appeared in a wide range of matters, including conviction and sentence appeals before the Court of Appeal, Royal Commissions and inquests. He was a consultant to the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants.

Katarina Ljubicic has had the carriage of complex criminal defence matters including people smuggling and slavery offences, sexual offences, murder, violence and property offences in both state and commonwealth proceedings.

Patrick Hurst welcomes briefs in all areas of criminal, quasi-criminal, public and administrative law. He is particularly interested in the intersection of civil liberties and police powers, including issues around searches, arrests and use of force.

Episode Length: ~60 Minutes 
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