# The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 18

An episode of [Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Division](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1390413651), 8 Apr 2025, 18 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6xdcq6iaxz8kcyqe/Legal_aid_-_5_Cases_-_Episode_186gzjh.mp3

Paul and Caitlin discuss the High Court’s decision on judicial immunity, the common-law offence of escape, a new case on 22C of the Bail Act, mental health diversion for Commonwealth offences, and the extent of a Children’s Court sentencing powers in the following cases: • Queensland v Mr Stradford (a pseudonym) \[2025\] HCA 3 • Elali v R \[2025\] NSWCCA 9 • R v JS \[2025\] NSWSC 116 • R v Skapik \[2025\] NSWCCA 19 • PD v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) \[2025\] NSWSC 16

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