The Trials of Justice Murphy

Author: Stephen Walmsley
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409345414
Published In: December 2016
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
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October 2016 marks thirty years since the death of former High Court Justice Lionel Murphy, a controversial legal and political figure who despite his many achievements is perhaps best known for being charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.

The book takes an in-depth look at the unique story of how Murphy, a High Court judge at that time, was charged with serious criminal offences, found guilty of one and subsequently sentenced to imprisonment.

The book examines the first trial in depth, turning then to the appeal and second trial, at which Murphy was acquitted. Facing a further inquiry, Murphy was diagnosed with a terminal illness, but controversially returned to sit as a judge, delivering his last judgments just an hour before he died.

Follow the fascinating story of how it came about that one of Australia’s most senior judges was once accused of putting his freedom, and the reputation of the High Court, in jeopardy to help a friend.

1. Background to the Story

2. The Main Crown Witness: Clarrie Briese, the Lutheran from Trungley

3. Morgan Ryan’s Dinner Party: Briese Meets Murphy

4. The Age Tapes: Allegations Against a Judge

5. A Senate Inquiry

6. An Allegation Against Another Judge

7. The Pope’s Jockey Saddles Up

8. A Second Senate inquiry

9. Murphy is Charged

10. The Committal Hearing

11. A High Court Judge is Committed for Trial

12. The Trial: Part 1 — The Beginning