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What really goes through a judge’s mind when delivering a sentence? Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry reflects on the emotional toll of the role, the intricacies of evidence admissibility, and the ripple effects of high profile cases.

 

From Erin Patterson to rising crime rates, Justice Lasry offers an honest look at how the justice system is changing in Australia.

 

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Justice Lex Lasry

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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