David Harvey
Law & society columnist
David Harvey is a retired district court judge
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Law & Society: Social media ban for kids? The name is wrong and the bill is flawed
Proposed bill to restrict youth social media use will lead to unintended consequences.
Law & Society: UK Supreme Court decision reverberates around the world
When it comes to gender law, there is a fine line of words and meaning.
Law & Society: Are new proposals to protect kids online too much, too far?
Social media can be a menace for youth but legislation could intrude on parental decisions
Should victims control name suppression in sexual offense cases?
Name suppression changes proposed in a new bill may go too far in terms of victim input.
Proposed new protest rules: A loss of freedom or are greater police powers now needed?
Changes to laws on policing protests could undermine democracy and the right to speak out.
The shame game: The legal lines of public humiliation
David Harvey: One must be very careful in mounting an online shaming campaign or exposé.
Why we need to dial down rhetoric and ramp up reasoning on Regulatory Standards Bill
Proposals in Regulatory Standards Bill are examples of classical liberalism at work.
What Australia’s social media ban for under 16s gets wrong about kids
Australia's ban on kids' social media ignores reality of digital life.
Misinformation and the state: The fine line between protection and censorship
Care is necessary to ensure the state does not become the sole source of truth.
Should our Supreme Court address societal issues where Parliament has failed to do so?
Concerns raised that the Supreme Court has overstepped its constitutional bounds.