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‘Not a good look’: witnesses refuse to appear before NSW parliamentary hearings after court ruling

Chris Minns’ chief of staff launched legal action to avoid giving evidence. Since the court ruled in his favour, others are doing the same

The Guardian - AU

Premier's key advisor upends century-old witness law

A premier's right-hand man threatened with arrest has neutralised a federation-era law in a decision set to have far-reaching political ramifications.

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Chris Minns’ chief of staff argues court should not be able to compel him to give evidence to parliamentary inquiry

James Cullen took legal action to avoid facing an inquiry examining the leaking of confidential material on the proposed sale of Rosehill racecourse

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State-forced witness testimony 'good democratically'

A 120-year-old law forcing people to give evidence at inquiries has been slammed in court as the separation of power between judges and politicians is examined.

AAP

Chris Minns’ chief of staff in constitutional showdown with parliament over 120-year-old law

James Cullen, who was summonsed to appear before Rosehill inquiry, says 1901 law that enables parliament to compel witnesses is unconstitutional

The Guardian - AU

Staff front 'kangaroo court' probe after arrest threat

A premier's staff have reluctantly fronted an inquiry into controversial hate speech laws after being threatened with arrest.

AAP

NSW premier was guided by police when he characterised explosive-laden caravan as terrorism, Minns’ team says

Staffers from offices of NSW premier and police minister grilled at parliamentary inquiry into Dural caravan plot

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4 key takeaways from the FBI's annual crime report

There was less reported violent crime across the U.S. last year after a dramatic spike in 2020. But there were more car thefts and hate crimes reported.

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Dublin man claims Free Now charges are forcing taxi drivers to switch off app

The taxi situation in the capital was described as a "shambles" last weekend

Dublin Live

Dad angry after school puts son, 12, in isolation over 'extreme' Easter haircut

Dad James Cullen was stunned after receiving a phone call from St Andrew's Catholic School saying his son Jacob's new hairstyle was unacceptable.

Daily Record

Dad's fury after school punishes son for 'extreme' Easter haircut

12-year-old Jacob Cullen from Ashtead, Surrey was put in isolation by his school after he returned from Easter break with blond highlights and shaved sides

Liverpool Echo

Son's 'extreme' haircut brings dad into conflict with school over rule-breaking trim

James Cullen was furious after son Jacob was placed into isolation at St Andrew's Catholic School, in Leatherhead, Surrey

Wales Online

School places boy, 12, in isolation for 'extreme' new Easter holiday haircut

Jacob Cullen would not have been put into isolation if he was female, his furious dad claims, and he is refusing to let the matter with St Andrew's Catholic School, in Leatherhead, Surrey, drop

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