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SA Controversial Bikkie Laws on Associating - UNCONSTITUTIONAL

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SA Controversial Bikkie Laws on Associating - UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Nov 11 2010, 2:17 AM EST | Post edited: Nov 11 2010, 2:17 AM EST
THE High Court has declared as unconstitutional South Australia's controversial bikie laws banning members from associating.

The judgment throws into doubt a key aspect of South Australia's Serious and Organised Crime Control Act, where restrictions could be placed on gang members without a court having the power to review the evidence.

The High Court has sided with the Finks motorcycle club, which challenged South Australia's laws.

The decision upholds a ruling by the SA Supreme Court in 2009 that found aspects of the state's anti-bikie laws to be unconstitutional.

The South Australian Government has been ordered to pay costs to Finks motorcycle gang members Sandro Totani and Donald Hudson.


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