R v Ronald Edward Medich (No. 28) [2018] NSWSC 87

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Ronald Edward Medich (No. 28) [2018] NSWSC 87 Hearing dates: 9 February 2018 Date of orders: 09 February 2018 Decision date: 09 February 2018 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Bellew J Decision: (1) I vacate the interim non-publication order which was made on 8 February 2018;

(2) I dismiss the application. Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – Procedure – Accused charged with murder – Where witness giving evidence for the Crown against the accused had previously pleaded guilty to his role in the murder and had been sentenced – Where witness had been charged shortly before the commencement of the accused's trial with conspiracy to extort money from the accused in return for not giving evidence – Where application was made on behalf of the witness that any evidence given in cross-examination in n relation to those charges not be published – Whether such an order necessary to prevent prejudice to the proper administration of justice – Order not necessary – Interim order discharged

WORDS AND PHRASES – "necessary" Legislation Cited: Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) Cases Cited: Fairfax Digital Australia & New Zealand Pty Limited v Ibrahim (2012) 83 NSWLR 52; [2012] NSWCCA 125 Gilbert v R, (2000) 201 CLR 414; [2000] HCA 15 Hughes v R 93 NSWLR 474; [2015] NSWCCA 330 John Fairfax Publications Pty Limited v District Court of New South Wales (2004) 61 NSWLR 344; [2004] NSWCA 324, Montgomery v HM Advocate [2003] 1 AC 641 R v McNeil [2015] NSWSC 357; 250 A Crim R 12 R v Medich (No. 11) [2017] NSWSC 43 Skaf v R [2008] NSWCCA 303 Category: Procedural and other rulings Parties: Regina (Crown) Ronald Edward Medich (Accused) Fortunato Gattellari (Applicant) Fairfax Media Publications Pty Limited (Intervenor) Representation: Counsel: Ms S Harris and Ms G Wright (Crown) Mr W Terracini SC and Ms M Curry (Accused) Mr A Hughes (Applicant) Ms L Mullins (Intervenor)