Media ‘vital’ but mustn’t sway judges
Judges must refrain from bowing to ‘knee-jerk’ criticism that comes in the wake of unpopular decision-making, a Federal Court judge says.
Ellie Dudley
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Objection, victims get unfair advantage: silks criticise rape law shift
A bill to stop rape complainants being cross-examined prior to trial has been eviscerated by leading criminal silks who say it tilts the scales of justice towards alleged victims and jeopardises a defendant’s right to a fair trial.
‘Vulnerable’ fugitive found in bed with parole officer had ‘highly complex’ needs
The young offender allegedly found in a hotel room with a parole officer appointed to him by NAAJA was subject to emotional and physical abuse as a child, court documents reveal.
Public ‘not entitled to juicy court details’
The chief justice of the Federal Court has declared ‘open justice is not open slather’ and the media is not automatically entitled to access the ‘juicy’ details of cases to satisfy public curiosity.
Watchdog supports state DPP complaint
A complaint filed against a District Court judge has been partly substantiated, with the judicial watchdog finding it was ‘entirely inappropriate’ for the judge to suggest there was a ‘secret policy’ in which prosecutors run meritless rape cases.
Lehrmann’s secret silk delays appeal hearing
The former Liberal staffer has recruited a senior barrister to run his appeal against Network 10, with the Federal Court hearing the secret silk fears ‘trolling’ if he were to be named.
As it happened: Trump claims historic victory
Donald Trump vows to ‘help the US heal’, winning both the electoral college and popular vote. A win in Wisconsin confirmed his second term as president and victory over Kamala Harris.
Stay in your lane, Federal Court judge tells Chief Justice
A Federal Court judge has issued a stinging rebuke to the NSW Chief Justice for creating ‘legal uncertainty’ and giving directions to judges outside his jurisdiction.
Pauline Hanson racially vilified Mehreen Faruqi, court finds
The One Nation leader racially vilified the Greens Senator when publishing a tweet telling her to ‘piss off back to Pakistan’, a Federal Court judge has found, saying the One Nation leader has a tendency to make ‘hateful’ statements against migrants.
Toxic culture, punishment and suicidal lawyers: allegations against DPP’s office
Safe Work NSW is making enquiries about untested allegations of bullying, censorship, and ‘serious maladministration’ levelled at the office of chief prosecutor Sally Dowling SC.
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