Calls for independent review into Australian judge and barrister’s undeclared relationship

WA judge and barrister appeared in multiple cases together, including one that is subject to an appeal to the high court

A judge and barrister whose relationship during a trial is the subject of a high court challenge appeared in multiple other cases together, prompting a call for an independent review.

Guardian Australia reported last month that a submission to the high court argued that the behaviour of the judge and barrister – who failed to declare their relationship before appearing in the same trial and stayed in private contact while the case was being heard – strikes at the foundation of the justice system.

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