Senior lawyers say Victoria should allow judge-only trials in some cases, after expressing concerns Cardinal George Pell would not get a fair hearing on historic sex charges.
As Cardinal Pell returned to Australia on Monday ahead of his July 26 court appearance, two QCs not connected to his case have raised doubts about the 76-year-old getting a fair hearing, should his case proceed to a jury trial.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4782783/cardinal-pell-case-prompts-calls-for-judge-only-trials/?cs=4219
As Cardinal Pell returned to Australia on Monday ahead of his July 26 court appearance, two QCs not connected to his case have raised doubts about the 76-year-old getting a fair hearing, should his case proceed to a jury trial.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4782783/cardinal-pell-case-prompts-calls-for-judge-only-trials/?cs=4219