The Director of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd QC and Chief Crown Prosecutor Brendan Kissane QC have welcomed the appointment of Patrick Bourke SC as a Senior Crown Prosecutor. Ms Judd said the appointment was well-deserved. “Mr Bourke has conducted a number of significant criminal trials since joining Crown Prosecutors’ Chambers...
High Court Grants Director Of Public Prosecutions Special Leave To Appeal
The High Court has granted the Director of Public Prosecutions, Kerri Judd QC, special leave to appeal against a Court of Appeal decision on the meaning of ‘recklessness’ for offences other than murder, in particular the offence of recklessly causing serious injury. Last year the DPP referred a point of...
Elizabeth Ruddle S.C. Appointed Senior Crown Prosecutor
The Director of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd QC and Chief Crown Prosecutor Brendan Kissane QC have welcomed the appointment of Elizabeth Ruddle S.C. as a Senior Crown Prosecutor. Ms Judd said she was delighted to have someone as talented as Ms Ruddle in Crown Prosecutors’ Chambers and complimented Ms Ruddle...
Crown Prosecutor Appointed
Victorian barrister Kathryn Hamill has been appointed a Crown Prosecutor. Director of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd QC and Chief Crown Prosecutor Brendan Kissane QC both welcomed the appointment. “Ms Hamill has substantial experience in criminal prosecutions and a thorough knowledge of the law. I look forward to the contribution she...
Statement From The Director Of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd QC
It is important to correct a misconception about the current commentary surrounding the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act. The law as it currently stands prevents publication likely to lead to the identification of a victim of a sexual offence, including where the victim is deceased. The law does not prevent identifying...
Statement From The Director Of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd QC
An article published in today’s edition of The Australian and the Herald Sun online, makes a number of incorrect assertions about the experience and preferences of victims of sexual offending and their families. Each year, the Office of Public Prosecutions (the OPP) supports hundreds of victims of sexual offending, and...
Statement Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd QC Regarding The Submission Of Mr Douglas Drummond QC To The Royal Commission Into The Management Of Police Informants
The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants has today published a submission by Mr Douglas Drummond QC. Contrary to the statements in Mr Drummond QC’s submission, the functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions are, and have always been, carried out independently of Victoria Police and the Attorney-General...
Statement Of The Office Of Public Prosecutions Regarding The Royal Commission Into The Management Of Police Informants
Following the release of the submissions filed by Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants, enquiries have been made in relation to the role of the Director of Public Prosecutions in any potential future prosecutions of individuals. The functions and powers of the Director are governed...
Dpp Seeks To Determine Interpretation Of Recklessness In The High Court
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Kerri Judd QC, has applied to the High Court for special leave to appeal against a Court of Appeal decision on the meaning of ‘recklessness’ for offences other than murder, in particular the offence of recklessly causing serious injury. Last year, the DPP referred a...
Senior Crown Prosecutor Appointed County Court Judge
The Director of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd QC has congratulated Fran Dalziel QC on her appointment as a judge of the County Court of Victoria. The appointment was announced today by the Attorney-General Jill Hennessy. “Fran has made a significant contribution to Crown Prosecutors’ Chambers over a number of years and...