Open Justice is an essential feature of our judicial system, and has never been more topical.

This seminar will provide an opportunity to hear directly from The Honourable T.F. Bathurst AC, Chief Justice of New South Wales about this important principle. The Bird & Bird media team will provide an update on key principles and review processes.

Kiah Officer (Nine Entertainment Co) and Gina McWilliams (News Limited) will also give their perspectives as senior in-house media lawyers.

Program

Keynote: The important role of open justice in our system
The Honourable T.F. Bathurst AC, Chief Justice of New South Wales

The UK Perspective
Phil Sherrell, Partner, Bird & Bird, London

Open justice fundamentals: An overview of key case law, legislation and current review processes
Bird & Bird media team, Australia

Panel Discussion: The daily battle to keep our courts open:
Kiah Officer, Nine Entertainment & Gina McWilliams, News Limited

Open justice in practice. Access to information about cases, and opposing suppression orders. What works in practice? What practical measures can be taken to increase access to information about what happens in Courts, particularly in rural areas?