Catchwords
Constitutional law – Separation of judicial power of the Commonwealth – Legislative response to Ridgeway v The Queen – Whether Parliament usurping judicial power – Whether legislation impermissibly specific in application – Integrity of judicial process – Retrospective operation of statute.
Evidence – Importation of prohibited drugs – "Controlled delivery" by law enforcement officer – Rationale for Ridgeway discretion to exclude evidence – Public policy.
The Constitution, Ch III.
Crimes Act 1914 (Cth), s 15X.
Crimes Amendment (Controlled Operations) Act 1996 (Cth).
Customs Act 1901 (Cth), s 233B.