The Death Of The Fair Trial?
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- Published on Sunday, 14 August 2011 12:25
- Written by Anthony Sherratt
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Like most Australians, I was shocked to hear that someone had been arrested over the disappearance of Daniel Morecombe. And like most I was actually happy to hear of a possible sense of closure, not only for his poor parents, but for the community at large. This has been a case that has touched so many of us.
But since the arrest something almost as disturbing has emerged. In our eagerness for justice we’ve seemingly forgotten some of the basic tenants of our society.
Namely that, in Australia, we operate under a presumption of innocence: everyone is entitled to a fair trial free from prejudice.
Straight sex day?
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- Published on Sunday, 07 August 2011 18:00
- Written by Anthony Sherratt
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We live in a world full of causes, charities, celebrations and a multitude of multi-coloured rubber wristbands. It seems you can’t turn around without it being National Executive Assistant Day, a parade to celebrate the follicly challenged, or a festival for the enhancement of linguistically localised phraseology.
So I suppose it was probably inevitable that we would eventually have Heterosexual Pride Day. Yes a Brazilian council* has enacted legislation creating a day to celebrate… well “traditional” straight sex it would seem.
Amazing Race Australia - episode 1
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- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2011 10:34
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Facing up to the law
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 June 2011 14:00
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There's an old story about a man on trial for murder. All the evidence - including DNA and a witness - point towards his guilt and it seems a fait accompli until his twin brother takes the witness stand and confesses. The man is released and the twin arrested. However, during the twin's trial the first man takes the stand and he too confesses. The jury, unaware of the first trial, has reasonable doubt and acquits. Because of double jeopardy neither man can be charged again.
Sucker Punch review
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 April 2011 04:00
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Imagine being served the most scrumptious looking meal of your life. Now imagine it's at a funeral.
Welcome to Sucker Punch.
