Chris Dawson carnal knowledge trial: Convicted murderer faces court over allegations dating to 1980

The judge in the trial of Chris Dawson, who allegedly had unlawful sex with a 16-year-old in 1980, has knocked back a request to close proceedings. 

An artist's impression of former Sydney school teacher Chris Dawson in court on Monday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Vincent de Gouw

Hello and welcome to coverage of Chris Dawson's carnal knowledge trial. The convicted murderer faces allegations he had unlawful sex with a 16-year-old in 1980, when he was her teacher. Live coverage has now ended, recap the day's key events below.