1. Clare McNamara

2. Name used to describe the media’s influence on a person’s reputation by creating widespread perception of guilt (or innocence) with little or no regard for the verdict or outcome of a case in a court of Law.

3.  Accused of slitting the throat of her child (Azaria) in 1980  Sentenced to life with hard labour  Claim that a ‘dingo took my baby’ was dismissed.  Baby’s jacket found in dingo’s lair, Chamberlain found innocent and set free.

4.  The media portrayed Lindy Chamberlain as a fundamentalist Christian, a witch and a brutal murderer all based on her reactions to the case as being apparently non- stereotypical for a grieving mother.  In the first hearing she was found innocent, but due to evidence and public pressure a re-trial occurred

5. Also a case whereby the media has judged and scrutinised an individual. Corby’s case however took place in Indonesia.

6.  Convicted paedophile  Sentenced to 14 years imprisoned  Released and then reconvicted in 2005 – though under a closed court.  Huge public/media pressure caused relocation and the introduction of new legislation into NSW Parliament

7.  2005 conviction heard in a Bench trial so as to ensure justice.  Human rights to accommodation and free will after serving time in gaol were violated and he was victimised by the media, residents of the area and eventually the NSW government.  The Housing Amendment (Registrable Persons) Act 2009 – showed the extent of the media’s ability to interfere in the course of justice for the individual, but also justice for society as a whole.

8.  Important to remember that not only is Justice for the individual a part of the Criminal Legal System, but Justice for society as a whole.  In the Ferguson case, the NSW Government gave in to pressure and enacted new legislation in order to satisfy public need for safety and justice.

9.  Media complicates matters  Trials extended  New legislation introduced  Great deal of time and money directed in order to rectify situations.

10.  Jury Act 1977 (NSW)  Legal protocols regarding ‘open justice’  Restrictions against the media concerning sensitive information.