Listen Top Shows Blog

A look at Legal Aid and sentencing with Director Robert Hoyles

A look at Legal Aid and sentencing with Director Robert Hoyles

Update: 2022-12-04

Share

Description

Legal Aid NSW represents some of the most disadvantaged people in our society when they are charged with crimes. Funded by the government, Legal Aid plays an important role in access to justice for people who otherwise could not afford legal representation.

In this episode of Sentencing Explained, Peter delves into the role of Legal Aid in sentencing by speaking with its Director of Criminal Law, Robert Hoyles. Robert is responsible for Legal Aid’s criminal practice across NSW.

Let us know what you think about the podcast in this quick survey: surveymonkey.com/r/sentencing_explained

Check out the episode study guide on our website: sentencingcouncil.nsw.gov.au/podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comments

Top Podcasts

The Best New Comedy Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best News Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New Business Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New Sports Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New True Crime Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New Joe Rogan Experience Podcast Right Now – June 20 The Best New Dan Bongino Show Podcast Right Now – June 20 The Best New Mark Levin Podcast – June 2024

In Channel

An insight into parole with the Hon James Wood AO KC

An insight into parole with the Hon James Wood AO KC

2023-05-2140:24

Aboriginal people and the criminal justice system with Magistrate Douglass

Aboriginal people and the criminal justice system with Magistrate Douglass

2023-04-3038:56

Circle Sentencing with Maree Jennings

Circle Sentencing with Maree Jennings

2023-04-0331:53

Sentencing Aboriginal offenders on the Walama List with Justice Dina Yehia

Sentencing Aboriginal offenders on the Walama List with Justice Dina Yehia

2023-03-2652:29

Exploring victims’ rights and experiences in sentencing with Professor Tracey Booth

Exploring victims’ rights and experiences in sentencing with Professor Tracey Booth

2023-03-1939:43

Prison and community corrections with retired Commissioner of Corrective Services Peter Severin

Prison and community corrections with retired Commissioner of Corrective Services Peter Severin

2023-03-1256:44

Spotlight on the appeals process with Justices Robert Beech-Jones and Derek Price

Spotlight on the appeals process with Justices Robert Beech-Jones and Derek Price

2023-03-0541:01

Delving into the Drug Court with Senior Judge Jane Mottley

Delving into the Drug Court with Senior Judge Jane Mottley

2023-02-2601:04:03

Sentencing in the Local Court with Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis

Sentencing in the Local Court with Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis

2023-02-1947:05

Youth justice and sentencing with Children’s Court President Ellen Skinner

Youth justice and sentencing with Children’s Court President Ellen Skinner

2023-02-1249:56

Talking sentencing law, education and society with Wayne Gleeson

Talking sentencing law, education and society with Wayne Gleeson

2023-02-0531:09

Police, sentencing and alternative pathways

Police, sentencing and alternative pathways

2022-12-1134:45

A look at Legal Aid and sentencing with Director Robert Hoyles

A look at Legal Aid and sentencing with Director Robert Hoyles

2022-12-0441:30

Determining a sentence in the District Court with Judge Donna Woodburne

Determining a sentence in the District Court with Judge Donna Woodburne

2022-11-2747:15

Stepping through sentencing with Supreme Court Judges

Stepping through sentencing with Supreme Court Judges

2022-11-2040:28

The role and duty of defence counsel: How do you argue a case for a serious offender?

The role and duty of defence counsel: How do you argue a case for a serious offender?

2022-11-1338:11

The role and duty of a prosecutor with Director Sally Dowling

The role and duty of a prosecutor with Director Sally Dowling

2022-11-0632:02

Perspectives on the Sentencing Council

Perspectives on the Sentencing Council

2022-10-3046:33

Insights into sentencing reform with the Hon Bob Debus AM

Insights into sentencing reform with the Hon Bob Debus AM

2022-10-2130:28

Sentencing Explained - Trailer

Sentencing Explained - Trailer

2022-10-1400:52

00:00

00:00

x

A look at Legal Aid and sentencing with Director Robert Hoyles

A look at Legal Aid and sentencing with Director Robert Hoyles

NSW Sentencing Council