Author Archives: andrew

A proven murderer? Or a catastrophic failure of the legal system?

Posted on August 19, 2022 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban. Since her arrest for murder 13 years ago tomorrow (20/8/2022), up to the latest High Court decision a week ago, Sue Neill-Fraser’s case has moved slowly through the courts. The 2010 trial, the appeal, the seeking leave … Continue reading →

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High Court fails again on justice being seen to be done

Posted on August 15, 2022 by andrew

By CLA President Dr Kristine Klugman and CEO Bill Rowlings The High Court – judges Stephen Gageler, Simon Steward and Jacqueline Gleeson – has refused Sue Neill-Fraser leave-to-appeal her murder conviction on Friday 12 August 2022 after a 45-minute hearing, … Continue reading →

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Analysis of a press report on the High Court decision re Sue Neill-Fraser

Posted on August 14, 2022 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban. Here is an example of why the average person in the street cannot rely on press reports to be fully informed about matters relevant to wrongful convictions.

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The Legend of Sue Neill-Fraser

Posted on August 13, 2022 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban. With the High Court’s August 12, 2022 refusal (the second time in 10 years) to grant Sue Neill-Fraser special leave to appeal her 2010 conviction for the 2009 murder of her partner, Bob Chappell, she has assumed … Continue reading →

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High Noon at High Court – Sue Neill-Fraser refused leave to appeal

Posted on August 12, 2022 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban. August 12, 2022: The High Court today refused Sue Neill-Fraser leave to appeal her 2010 murder conviction for the 2009 murder of her partner Bob Chappell. The devastating decision comes eight days before the 13th anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Jeff Thompson case finally nolle prosequi

Posted on August 8, 2022 by andrew

STOP PRESS – MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022 The controversial, five year old charge of perverting justice against Hobart solicitor Jeff Thompson was dropped (nolle prosequi) today before Justice Brett in Hobart’s Supreme Court. Thompson was one of the figures in … Continue reading →

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Corruption, lawlessness in South Australia – and that’s the legal system

Posted on August 8, 2022 by andrew

 Andrew L. Urban. Neither the Major Crime Investigation Unit, nor the Attorney General, nor the State’s Director of Public Prosecution want anything to do with it. ‘IT’ is the legal scandal around Dr Colin Manock’s reign as the unqualified forensic … Continue reading →

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Will big question be exposed in High Court?

Posted on August 6, 2022 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban A question of profound and long lasting importance will be laid bare before the High Court on Friday, August 12, 2022, when the application for special leave to appeal her 2010 murder conviction by Sue Neill-Fraser will … Continue reading →

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The Big Folbigg Mistake – reviewed

Posted on August 2, 2022 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban. There is no worse crime than a mother murdering her own toddlers… four of them. Is there? Well, maybe one: wrongfully convicting a mother of such a deed. In his new book, The Big Folbigg Mistake, author … Continue reading →

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Derek Bromley next at High Court

Posted on August 2, 2022 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban The High Court will hear Derek Bromley’s seeking leave application on September 16, 2022, a month or so after Sue Neill-Fraser’s case (August 12, 2022). Both were convicted of murder and both cases display characteristics of wrongful … Continue reading →

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