Legal and media experts in Australia have weighed in on the high-profile sexual assault trial of former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins, saying the media should “have no room” in the jury’s judgment in order to have a fair trial outcome. The comment comes after the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court delayed Higgins’ trial until…
‘No Room’ for Media to Influence Jury’s Judgement on Sexual Assault Cases: Legal, Media Experts
Why We Have Presumption of Innocence
Commentary The presumption of innocence in criminal proceedings, often expressed in the phrase “innocent until proven guilty,” is an ancient tenet of our justice system. Like many legal principles, it has its origins in Christian values of fairness and justice. Perhaps the first iteration of the principle was expressed in the 6th century AD in…
‘Extreme’ Media Attention Delays Trial of Brittany Higgins’ Rape Allegation, Justice Says
June 21, 2022
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The trial of the man accused of sexually assaulting former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has been delayed after television host Lisa Wilkinson praised Higgins in her acceptance speech at an Australian TV award. Australian Captial Territory Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucy McCallum on Tuesday said the “extreme” media attention around the matter would undermine a…
Man Alleged of Raping Brittany Higgins to Seek Trial Halt, Prevent Media Reporting
March 17, 2022
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Lawyers for the man accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins will seek a permanent stay to criminal proceedings and a takedown order for media articles reporting on the case. Bruce Lehrmann, 26, has been charged with allegedly raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in the office of the former defence industry minister, Linda Reynolds. He…
Reckless Australian Prime Minister Imperils Fair Sexual Assault Trial
Commentary There’s been endless kerfuffle about the implications of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s apology to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins with eminent lawyers claiming his comments were reckless, and warning they may derail any chance of both parties in the criminal case being given a fair trial. One thing is for sure: the case’s…
Federal Government Launches an Inquiry into Grace Tame’s Allegations
The prime minister’s office has denied claims that it approved a call to Grace Tame, which told her not to criticise Scott Morrison at the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards, and is looking into the matter. The 2021 Australian of the Year alleged in a speech given at the National Press Club on Feb. 9…
Australian PM Scott Morrison Apologises for Culture of Abuse in Federal Parliament
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised directly to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins who was allegedly raped after hours in the federal parliament, as well as to other staffers who have experienced bullying, abuse, and harassment in the country’s seat of power. Morrison said a review into parliamentary culture found that a “power imbalance”…
The Great Purge Rolls on in Australian Parliament
December 5, 2021
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Commentary “Like Fresh Meat: Detailing Rampant Sex Harassment in Australia’s Parliament.” This was the lurid headline in the New York Times this week, describing a report into harassment and bullying in Australia’s parliament. “A sweeping report lays out a cloistered, alcohol-fuelled environment where powerful men violated boundaries unchecked,” claimed the Times. Typical biased NYT reporting….
Actions Don’t Match Words: Scott Morrison’s Women’s Summit Speech Criticised
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said every Australian has a responsibility to address the problem with the culture that leads to violence against women but has been criticised for his words not matching his actions. In his opening address to the National Summit on Women’s Safety on Monday, Morrison said Australia “does have a problem” with…
Former Political Staffer Brittany Higgins Seeks Reform From Leaders
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins says her conversation with Scott Morrison was “difficult,” but there was a consensus on reforming the toxic workplace culture faced by political advisers. Higgins met with the prime minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese in Sydney on April 30. A decision by Higgins to go public about her alleged rape in…
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