An appeal opens its first public hearing …

Derek Bromley’s appeal under the new right of appeal in South Australia will open its first public hearing in the Supreme Court in Adelaide tomorrow, Monday 12 December. A number of psychological experts are being called to give evidence concerning the reliability of eye witness evidence called at Mr Bromley’s trial in 1984. The hearing will continue until Tuesday or Wednesday. Details concerning the background to this case can be found here: http://netk.net.au/BromleyHome.asp

It is obviously an important case given that Mr Bromley has been incarcerated for 33 years, some 10 years over his non-parole period. He has not been allowed to proceed with his application for parole because he will not apologise for the crime for which he was convicted. Mr Bromley says that is because he is innocent. It is our view that he has a most compelling case, and we will see shortly if the legal system shares our view on this.

I will be heading to Malaysia first thing tomorrow morning so will be unable to attend the hearing. However, if you require any further particulars, you could contact our research coordinator, Robyn Milera on robynmilera@gmail.com

With best wishes
Bob
Robert N Moles Networked Knowledge and Flinders University Miscarriages of Justice Project Web: http://netk.net.au