Author : Mark E Dean KC - 06-08-2026
Greens List member Mark E Dean KC examines the growing challenge of maintaining impartial juries in an age of constant media coverage, social commentary and instant access to information.
Drawing on high profile criminal cases and recent Victorian authority, he considers whether longstanding safeguards for jury trials remain adequate in today's opinion driven environment, and what this means for the future of the criminal justice system.
Read the full article via Pearls and Irritations below.
https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/08/can-juries-stay-impartial-in-the-opinion-age/

