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Date of conviction, upon plea of guilty, of one count of torture.
Appeal Determined (QCA)
[2012] QCA 139
29 May 2012
Appeal against conviction allowed; conviction quashed; retrial ordered. Despite having legal representation, Ms Williamson did not properly understand the nature of the charge nor the effect of her plea, giving rise to a miscarriage of justice: Fraser and White JJA, Daubney J. Ms Williamson’s solicitor, Mr Bartels, was, for failing to maintain reasonable standards of diligence and competence in Ms Williamson’s and another unrelated matter, publicly reprimanded and fined $5,500: [2015] QCAT 60.
Appeal Status
Appeal Determined (QCA)
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