razzledazzle
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From post #1 of this thread:Are prior criminal records not public information in Australia?
Under Australian law, now that this individual has been charged, the case is under sub judice.
Please note: Under sub-judice, the following is not allowed:
Anything that may prejudice the accused’s right to a fair trial
Any suggestions or direct accusations that the accused is either guilty or innocent (i.e. the accused cannot be called "the killer", it has to be "the accused", the "alleged killer" or "the defendant")
A defendant’s previous history of any offences
Scandalizing the court (disparaging judges/lawyers, any officer of the Court)
Broadcasting anything about proceedings which happen in the jury's absence.
Any non compliance with an Order of the court
If the alleged kidnapper has any priors that were public - they would now be sealed until after trial I think?
ETA: Changed wording to add "alleged"