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The Pell problem: How to deal with his public legacy

Jill Margo
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The High Court overturned Cardinal George Pell's conviction for historical child sex offences in a judgment handed down April 7, 2020. In a unanimous decision, all seven High Court judges found Victoria's Court of Appeal should not have upheld Pell's conviction It found the evidence could not support a guilty verdict.

Ceremonies for putting up plaques and naming buildings after esteemed people are routinely conducted with gratitude, respect and a deal of publicity.

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Jill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com

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