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How should the justice system respond when a judge commits a crime?

How should the justice system respond when a judge commits a crime?

Update: 2024-11-26

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Tasmanian Supreme Court Justice Gregory Geason resigned after he was convicted and sentenced for assault and emotional abuse or intimidation. The Law Report looks at the broader question of how Australian jurisdictions balance judicial independence with accountability.

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How should the justice system respond when a judge commits a crime?

How should the justice system respond when a judge commits a crime?

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