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ACT government changes jury laws after Bruce Lehrmann mistrial exposes gaps
9 months ago

ACT government changes jury laws after Bruce Lehrmann mistrial exposes gaps

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In short: The ACT government has passed changes to its jury laws following the mistrial of Bruce Lehrmann in the ACT Supreme Court. The ACT government has passed changes to its jury laws following the mistrial of Bruce Lehrmann in the ACT Supreme Court. The ACT government has passed changes to its jury laws after the abandoned prosecution of Bruce …

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Conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who chaired inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, referred to ACT Integrity Commission
9 months ago

Conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who chaired inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, referred to ACT Integrity Commission

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In short: The ACT Integrity Commission is assessing allegations surrounding the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who chaired the board of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution. The ACT Integrity Commission is assessing allegations surrounding the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who chaired the board of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution. The ACT Integrity Commission is assessing allegations about the conduct of Walter …

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ACT government rejects calls from former top prosecutor Shane Drumgold to partially redact report into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann
9 months, 4 weeks ago

ACT government rejects calls from former top prosecutor Shane Drumgold to partially redact report into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann

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In short: The ACT government has resisted calls from the former ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold to partially redact a report critical of his handling of the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann. The ACT government has resisted calls from the former ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold to partially redact a report critical of his handling of the …

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ACT attorney-general says recommendations of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution remain valid, despite Supreme Court ruling
10 months ago

ACT attorney-general says recommendations of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution remain valid, despite Supreme Court ruling

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In short: An ACT Supreme Court judge ruled communications between a journalist and the head of the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution could lead a fair-minded observer to conclude she impacted his views. An ACT Supreme Court judge ruled communications between a journalist and the head of the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution could lead a fair-minded observer to conclude …

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Contact between journalist and head of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution gave rise to an impression of bias, court rules
10 months, 1 week ago

Contact between journalist and head of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution gave rise to an impression of bias, court rules

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In short: Acting Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kaye ruled communications between the head of the inquiry, Walter Sofronoff, and journalist Janet Albrechtsen could lead a fair-minded observer to conclude she impacted his views. Acting Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kaye ruled communications between the head of the inquiry, Walter Sofronoff, and journalist Janet Albrechtsen could lead a fair-minded observer to conclude …

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Lawyers deny journalist received preferential treatment by Walter Sofronoff during inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann prosecution
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Lawyers deny journalist received preferential treatment by Walter Sofronoff during inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann prosecution

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In short: Former ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold is challenging damning findings made about his conduct during the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Mr Drumgold's lawyers say he was denied natural justice as he was not afforded the opportunity to respond to allegations that he misled two junior solicitors and made false …

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Journalist Lisa Wilkinson and former ACT prosecutor Shane Drumgold both in court over Bruce Lehrmann defamation case, inquiry
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson and former ACT prosecutor Shane Drumgold both in court over Bruce Lehrmann defamation case, inquiry

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In short: Journalist Lisa Wilkinson returns to the Federal Court in her battle to get Network Ten to pay her personal legal costs for her defence against a defamation claim brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. Journalist Lisa Wilkinson returns to the Federal Court in her battle to get Network Ten to pay her personal legal costs for her …

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Shane Drumgold's lawyers argue Walter Sofronoff was 'infected' with bias by journalist during inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Shane Drumgold's lawyers argue Walter Sofronoff was 'infected' with bias by journalist during inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution

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In short: Former ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold has begun his case challenging damning findings made about his conduct. Mr Drumgold's lawyers say the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, Walter Sofronoff, was "infected" with bias by The Australian journalist Janet Albrechtsen. Mr Drumgold's barrister Dan O'Gorman on Tuesday argued hours of phone calls and text …

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Outgoing top prosecutor Shane Drumgold launches legal proceedings against ACT government, board of inquiry and Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury
1 year, 4 months ago

Outgoing top prosecutor Shane Drumgold launches legal proceedings against ACT government, board of inquiry and Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury

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The ACT's outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, has commenced legal proceedings against the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, the ACT government and ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury. Key points: Shane Drumgold, as ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, brought Bruce Lehrmann to trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins in a parliamentary suite in 2019 The trial was abandoned …

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Outgoing top prosecutor Shane Drumgold has to reapply to work as barrister in Canberra, ACT Bar Association says
1 year, 5 months ago

Outgoing top prosecutor Shane Drumgold has to reapply to work as barrister in Canberra, ACT Bar Association says

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The ACT Bar Association says it has "grave concerns" about findings of misconduct against former top prosecutor Shane Drumgold. Key points: The report into the conduct of criminal justice agencies during Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution was yesterday released to the public The report's findings were damning of ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold, who resigned on Sunday The ACT Bar …

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ACT chief minister says early release of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution may have breached law
1 year, 5 months ago

ACT chief minister says early release of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution may have breached law

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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has expressed his "extreme disappointment" over the leaking of a report out of the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, saying its author Walter Sofronoff had a "significant lapse of judgement". Key points: The report into the conduct of criminal justice agencies during Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution has been released to the public The report's findings were …

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Shane Drumgold sparked the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution. Now he's copping most of its fallout
1 year, 5 months ago

Shane Drumgold sparked the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution. Now he's copping most of its fallout

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If one thing stands out in the final report of the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, it is the strong language used to describe ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold. The man who led the inquiry, former Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff, accused the ACT's top prosecutor of "serious misconduct" during the investigation of Mr Lehrmann and his …

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ACT government bows to pressure, announces it will release report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution earlier than planned
1 year, 5 months ago

ACT government bows to pressure, announces it will release report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution earlier than planned

ABC  

The ACT government has bowed to political and public pressure, and will formally release the report from an inquiry into the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann next week. Key points: The ACT government will release Walter Sofronoff's inquiry report earlier than planned The report heavily criticised ACT's top prosecutor, Shane Drumgold, whose allegations of political interference in Mr …

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Inquiry report into abandoned prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann to be handed to ACT government
1 year, 5 months ago

Inquiry report into abandoned prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann to be handed to ACT government

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The ACT government will today be informed of the findings from an inquiry into the trial of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: The government will today receive a report on the now-abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann The inquiry was sparked by the ACT's top prosecutor claiming police pressured him not …

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Top ACT police investigator was concerned by 'perceptions' officers were colluding with Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers
1 year, 7 months ago

Top ACT police investigator was concerned by 'perceptions' officers were colluding with Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers

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A senior police officer has told an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann she was concerned about perceptions that her officers were colluding with defence lawyers. Key points: The head of police investigations during Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial says she was worried by "conspiratorial ideas" about her detectives' conduct Commander Joanne Cameron told the officers involved to avoid contact …

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Transcript released to Bruce Lehrmann board of inquiry reveals jurors did not discuss research paper that saw trial abandoned
1 year, 7 months ago

Transcript released to Bruce Lehrmann board of inquiry reveals jurors did not discuss research paper that saw trial abandoned

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The prohibited research paper that led to the abandonment of Bruce Lehrmann's trial was never discussed by the jury, a transcript of closed proceedings has revealed. Key points: A transcript of proceedings during the trial of Bruce Lehrmann reveals the jury never discussed the research paper that saw the case abandoned Defence barrister Steve Whybrow told the board of inquiry …

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Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow says he was angered by suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during trial
1 year, 7 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow says he was angered by suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during trial

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Bruce Lehrmann's defence barrister has rejected suggestions he colluded with Senator Linda Reynolds during Mr Lehrmann's trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: Defence barrister Steve Whybrow has taken the stand on day six of the board of inquiry Mr Whybrow told the inquiry he was "pissed off" over the suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during …

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ACT Director of Public Prosecutions tells inquiry he suspected federal politicians may have tried to interfere with Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution
1 year, 8 months ago

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions tells inquiry he suspected federal politicians may have tried to interfere with Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution

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The ACT's top prosecutor feared that federal ministers may have interfered with police to try to thwart the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, an inquiry has heard. Key points: The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions says he felt it was possible politicians were interfering with the police investigation He specifically wanted Liberal ministers Linda Reynolds and Michaelia Cash to have no …

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ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold defends decision to block police report during Bruce Lehrmann's trial
1 year, 8 months ago

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold defends decision to block police report during Bruce Lehrmann's trial

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The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions has been quizzed in an inquiry about why he sought to prevent the release of a police report which raised concerns about the details of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation against Bruce Lehrmann. Key points: Investigative documents reveal police believed Brittany Higgins had deliberately deleted content from her phone before handing it to the police …

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ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold takes the stand on first day of Board of Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann's trial
1 year, 8 months ago

ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold takes the stand on first day of Board of Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann's trial

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The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold has told an inquiry into the handling of Bruce Lehrmann's trial for rape that a police report questioning the credibility of Brittany Higgins contained "irrelevant material". Key points: The ACT Board of Inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has resumed after opening submissions were made last month ACT Director of Public …

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Board of Inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial hears relationship between police and prosecutors was 'beset by tension' from outset
1 year, 8 months ago

Board of Inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial hears relationship between police and prosecutors was 'beset by tension' from outset

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An ACT Board of Inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins has heard the key relationship between police and prosecutors was "beset by tension" from the outset. Key points: The inquiry is examining whether the DPP, police and the Victims of Crime Commissioner fulfilled their responsibilities during the trial Counsel assisting the inquiry …

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Bruce Lehrmann to face retrial next year over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, prosecutor confirms
2 years, 2 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann to face retrial next year over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, prosecutor confirms

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Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will be retried next year over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed. Mr Lehrmann faces a single charge of sexual assault over the alleged incident in Parliament House in 2019. However, after 12 days of hearings and more than five days of jury deliberations, Chief Justice …

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