Hi, I'm a student studying Media Law.
I recently attended a bail hearing at the Supreme Court NSW. The case is complex as the accused has already been convicted of his crimes and has been sentenced to 7 years in prison with 4 years non-parole in 2011. I'm aware of the legislative restrictions around reporting bail hearings such as; sub judice contempt.
The judge has granted the convicted bail, on very strict terms. The trial is not to be heard until the first half of 2017. What are the restrictions on reporting on a bail hearing in this situation?
There are already reports and media coverage of this case dating back to 2008.
I recently attended a bail hearing at the Supreme Court NSW. The case is complex as the accused has already been convicted of his crimes and has been sentenced to 7 years in prison with 4 years non-parole in 2011. I'm aware of the legislative restrictions around reporting bail hearings such as; sub judice contempt.
The judge has granted the convicted bail, on very strict terms. The trial is not to be heard until the first half of 2017. What are the restrictions on reporting on a bail hearing in this situation?
There are already reports and media coverage of this case dating back to 2008.
