Lecturer, School of Law, Western Sydney University
Hadeel Al-Alosi was one of the first graduates of the University of New South Wales Criminology and Criminal Justice/Law program. She is currently a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. She has conducted legal research for barristers and solicitors in preparation for trials and written submissions to royal commissions on their behalf. Hadeel has also contributed to the publication of academic textbooks, research papers, and developed website content for Australian law firms. Hadeel has a strong interest in the work of community legal centres and addressing access to justice issues for vulnerable groups. She has conduced extensive research on Australia’s child abuse material, as well as equivalent legislation in Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. However, Hadeel is also interested in various topics and socio-legal disciplines, in particular criminology, domestic violence, children's rights, and legal ethics.
Is bottom-pinching still 'indecent' by today's community standards?
Apr 03, 2019 10:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Life Law
In a recent court case in Western Australia, Magistrate Michelle Ridley ruled that in an era of twerking and easy access to pornography, a police officer pinching a womans backside is not indecent assault. Heres what...
Breaking the silence: why priests should be made to report child abuse revealed in confession
Sep 27, 2018 10:14 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
Last December, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse made public its final report, containing 409 recommendations. The inquiry revealed that there were numerous instances where senior...
Technology-facilitated abuse: the new breed of domestic violence
Mar 27, 2017 16:34 pm UTC| Health Law
Domestic violence is a serious national issue in Australia and globally. It is an inherently gendered crime. Research consistently shows the overwhelming majority of offenders are male and the victims are...