“Although a suppression order was granted on 8 April, it was subsequently lifted at Stephenson’s request.
However, the fact that the court was willing to grant this order, which was ordered to ensure that Stephenson received a fair trial,
suggests that he won’t be facing a trial by jury. However, Victoria does not allow for a trial by judge alone
. The Victorian approach, in contrast, emphasises due process, and says that no person should be denied the right to a trial by jury and that it would be unjust to do so
.”
Patrick Stephenson will face a jury trial over the alleged murder of Samantha Murphy.
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