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Lehrmann 'didn't pay attention' to Chief Justice, DPP during trial

He held 'serious concerns' about the judge's summary, court told.

The Canberra Times

Judge 'not persuaded' alleged killer driver unfit to plead

The driver is accused of killing Matthew McLuckie in a crash.

The Canberra Times

Armed home invasions committed during sleepless 'ice bender'

A teenager was left with psychological scars marked by 'fear, nightmares'.

The Canberra Times

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'Extreme pain, distress': Inmate awarded $160k for 'harrowing' ordeal

A judge described the violent cell extraction as 'degrading'.

The Canberra Times

Judge refuses whistleblower's bid to appeal

David McBride's lawyer said the issue had 'real significance'.

The Canberra Times

War crime whistleblower loses appeal, flags guilty plea

David McBride, who helped expose war crimes allegations and is charged with leaking secret information, flagged a guilty plea after losing a critical appeal.

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'I loved you like a father': child rape victim confronts uncle in court

'Keeping it a secret turned me into a victim with no power'.

The Canberra Times

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Victim claps as attacker jailed, despite 'disturbing development'

'Silence is not an option, fight for change,' the victim's shirt read.

The Canberra Times

Unremorseful rapist's appeal dismissed after 'degrading' assault

The offender claimed he was only guilty of 'having sex in public'.

The Canberra Times

Shooter released from jail after 'good fortune' no one was caught in crossfire

A judge found the man's actions carried 'risk of tragic consequences'.

The Canberra Times

Judge bound by rape trial verdicts for sentencing in 'extraordinary injustice'

The man made a 'quite surprising' admission in court.

The Canberra Times

Interstate judge to hear Shane Drumgold’s challenge to Bruce Lehrmann inquiry

Decision over judicial review of Sofronoff inquiry made after concerns of a potential conflict within ACT legal fraternity

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Calvary ordered to pay most of government's legal costs after failed court challenge

'Each side should bear its own costs,' Calvary submitted to the court.

The Canberra Times

Grace Tame inspired victim to bring child sex abuser out of the 'shadows'

The offender was found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting his young niece.

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'Wrong as a matter of logic': Acting DPP addresses criticism of sex offence cases

He says it is wrong to think all acquitted people should never have stood trial.

The Canberra Times

'Heavy lifting' for justice system to do as 'deadly woman' sworn in

'It must stop,' the ACT's first Indigenous judge says of her people's suffering.

The Canberra Times

'Oppressive and unfair': Judge's message amid 'unprecedented attention'

An inquiry found the Director of Public Prosecutions lied to her in court.

The Conversation

Shane Drumgold resigns after sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the Lehrmann case

The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, has resigned in the wake of an independent inquiry’s sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

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'Proud day for First Nations people': ACT to appoint first Indigenous judge

Louise Taylor's elevation marks a shift in the structure of the Supreme Court.

The Canberra Times

Calvary withdraws challenge to hospital acquisition terms

The healthcare provider can still appeal a court's decision to allow the takeover.

The Canberra Times

Road cleared for Calvary to consider appeal as court reveals why it allowed hospital takeover

The court rejected claims a legal requirement for 'just terms' was merely aspirational.

The Canberra Times

Vinnies CEO Sleepout in the ACT raises $780,000 for the homeless

It may have only dropped to six degrees but it was still an uncomfortable night.

The Canberra Times

'Not gone smoothly': Judge left with 'no alternative' but to discharge rape trial jury

Jurors were sent home just four days into the trial.

The Canberra Times

Doctor 'seems to suggest' alleged killer driver is fit for trial, court told

The expert's 'equivocal' report will, however, delay a definitive decision.

ABC News

Legal fight afoot as Calvary Health Care challenges ACT government's takeover bid of Catholic-owned hospital

The ACT government remains steadfast in its planned takeover of Calvary Public Hospital as national executives for the Catholic-owned facility follow through on threats of legal action.

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