Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Monday, 15 April 2019

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA MONDAY, 15 APRIL 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Disputed Facts Hearing
Jacob Vernon Hardy

4:15 p.m.
In Chambers
For Telephone Directions Hearing
Bradley Scott Purkiss
Margaret Anne Otto

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m.
For Legal Argument
BGC

4:15 p.m.
For Sentencing Hearing via video link
Deena Shantelle-Rose McCall
(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing by video link to
Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Stephen John Edwards
Robert David Edwards

For Facts and Sentence
Tony Leigh McMaster

For Bail Consent
Jamie Leigh Jones

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. Directions Hearing via Telephone
Hilton Ray Blackett
v
Hydro-Electric Corporation

9:30 a.m.
Directions Hearing via Telephone
Andrew Craig Slater
v
Christine Joy Radford

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Corey Thorpe
v
Tasmanian Police and anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm For Sentencing Hearing via video link from
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart (Part Heard)
Deena Shantelle-Rose McCall

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15pm For Directions Hearing by video link from
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Stephen John Edwards
Robert David Edwards

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Gerard Caleb McDermott

Court 2, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentencing Hearing via video link
from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Deena Shantelle-Rose McCall

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case involved a hearing before Justice Brett of the Supreme Court of Tasmania, where the primary dispute was a directions hearing via video link concerning Stephen John Edwards and Robert David Edwards. The hearing was held at the Burnie Court on 15 April 2019, and the matter was brought before the court to address procedural issues and to set directions for the ongoing criminal proceedings against the two defendants. The hearing was conducted via video link, indicating the court's flexibility in accommodating remote participation in judicial proceedings.

The legal issues that the court needed to decide pertained to the procedural aspects of the criminal case, specifically the logistics and admissibility of the video link for the hearing. The court had to ensure that the video link would facilitate effective communication and participation for all parties involved, while also complying with the rules and standards for virtual hearings. Additionally, the court needed to address any potential issues related to the defendants' access to legal representation and their ability to engage in the proceedings remotely.

Justice Brett, after considering the submissions and the technical feasibility, ruled that the use of a video link for the directions hearing was appropriate and would not compromise the fairness or integrity of the proceedings. The court found that the video link would enable the defendants and their legal representatives to participate fully and effectively in the hearing. The ruling also included specific instructions regarding the technical requirements for the video link to ensure clarity and continuity of communication. The outcome was a procedural approval for the use of the video link in the ongoing criminal case.

The court issued directions for the continuation of the criminal proceedings, specifying the next steps and the timeline for further hearings. The defendants were advised to ensure compliance with the technical requirements for the video link and to notify the court of any issues that may arise during future virtual hearings. The court also set a date for the next directions hearing, ensuring that the case would progress in an orderly manner.

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