Regina v Lodhi [2006] NSWSC 571

Reported Decision : 163 A Crim R 448

New South Wales Supreme Court

CITATION : Regina v Lodhi [2006] NSWSC 571

HEARING DATE(S) : 12/12/05, 13/12/05, 15/12/05, 31/01/06, 01/02/06,

JUDGMENT DATE : 7 February 2006

JUDGMENT OF : Whealy J at 1

DECISION : Notice of Motion dismissed

CATCHWORDS : National Security Information (Criminal & Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 - Constitutional validity - implied freedom of speech in political discussion

National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 Judiciary Act 1903 National Security Information Regulations 2005 LEGISLATION CITED : Requirements for the Protection of National Security Information Evidence Act 1995 Crimes Act 1914 Criminal Code 1995

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