Charge dismissed — Surveillance Devices Act offence

Acting for the accused, Mr  Sheehy successfully secured the dismissal of a charge under s 6(1)(b) of the Surveillance Devices Act 1998 (WA), alleging the visual recording of a private activity of a sexual nature. Following discussions with police and written representations on the client’s behalf, the prosecution was discontinued on the day of hearing. The charge was dismissed with costs awarded in the client’s favour.