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Defence lawyer, Rob Stary discusses the political context of latest anti-terror raids, past cases based on entrapment and dubious evidence, and the danger of new legislative norms creeping into the realm of industrial relations and protest policing.

Katarina Ljubicic submitted her young client had shown "extraordinary insight" into his offending which had had a "profound impact on him".

Melbourne lawyer Rob Stary agreed, saying Mr Big stings have been criticised for years. The police tactic created by Canadian police in the 1990s was adopted in Victoria to solve at least four unsolved murders.

Rob Stary, for Martinelli, who pleaded guilty to recklessly causing serious injury, said police had agreed for the case against both men to proceed by way of a diversion hearing on Thursday morning, but another magistrate had refused to grant the application.

A groom and two friends accused of raping a young woman during a buck's weekend trip to Melbourne have been found not guilty by a jury.

Lawyer Rob Stary said his client had already engaged in extensive psychological treatment to prevent reoffending and address underlying issues.

Criminal lawyer Sam Norton speaks on a recent decision of the High Court now makes it crystal clear that prosecutors can never suggest a specific prison term.

Lawyer, Rob Stary, an accredited criminal law specialist, said a royal commission or independent commission would be the only way to restore confidence in the justice system.