Erin Ramsay has been appointed as a new OPP Crown Prosecutor. The Director of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd QC and Chief Crown Prosecutor Brendan Kissane QC welcomed the appointment. “I congratulate Ms Ramsay on her appointment. Her experience and knowledge of Criminal Law will be of ongoing benefit to Crown...
Caroline Boult Appointed to Magistrates’ Court
The OPP’s Caroline Boult will take up an appointment to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Caroline has made a significant contribution to the OPP and is held in high regard by those she has worked with, including Crown Prosecutors, counsel at the Victorian Bar, OPP solicitors and staff, Victoria Police,...
New Crown Prosecutor Appointed
Stephanie Clancy has been appointed as a new OPP Crown Prosecutor. The Director of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd QC and Chief Crown Prosecutor Brendan Kissane QC welcomed the appointment. “Ms Clancy has a wealth of experience having practiced law across a wide range of areas, and we are pleased to...
OPP Crown Prosecutor Angela Ellis Appointed County Court Judge
Victorian Government Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes today announced six new appointments to the County Court of Victoria. One of these appointments is OPP Crown Prosecutor Angela Ellis. Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Brendan Kissane QC congratulated Ms Ellis on her appointment as a judge of the County Court of Victoria. Mr Kissane...
Patrick Bourke SC Appointed Senior Crown Prosecutor Appointed
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...