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NSW Local Court's Deputy Chief Magistrate recognised as a champion of Democracy and the rule of Law

Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis, whose tireless efforts in upholding the principles of Democracy and Justice have earned him the prestigious Protector of the Law award. ....

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Presumption of innocence does not mean guilt-free, leading silk says


Presumption of innocence does not mean guilt-free, leading silk says
Presumption of innocence does not mean guilt-free, leading silk says
16 June 2021 • By Naomi Neilson
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One of Australia’s leading barristers who has represented some major high-profile clients has cautioned lawyers to be “much more careful” when politically and socially discussing the meaning of the presumption of innocence and to avoid promoting the message that it means clients are guilt-free.
As commentary about the rule of law continues to be circulated in political and public groups, leading silk Bret Walker AO SC told an online conference that he is concerned the “social usage” of the language around presumption of innocence has been incorrectly circulated, especially by legal practitioners.  ....

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