Original article by Steve Lillebuen, Rania Spooner
The Age – Page: 10 : 22-Aug-14

The Victorian Law Reform Commission has recommended a change to the Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried Act as it relates to suppression orders by the courts. It argues there should be "a presumption in favour" of such applications if they are made on behalf or by defendants who claim mental impairment. While the Criminal Bar Association and Victoria Legal Aid back the call, victim support groups and media law experts are urging caution. They fear the public may be denied information about dangerous murders, child abusers and arsonists

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