Media briefing: President Anna Katzmann SC on the Alan Jones Show

06/03/2008

The president of the Bar Association, Anna Katzmann SC, went on the Alan Jones Show this morning to explain to listeners the object of amendments to�the Barristers Rules. The president told the estimated audience of 182,000 that the amendments�limit the barrister's capacity to ask questions with the intent of humiliating or intimidating a�witness.

"The barrister [has an obligation] to ask questions in a responsible manner. Because this is all about the responsible use of privilege in the court room.

"A decent and competent barrister can ask questions in a way which are not belittling, insulting or otherwise inappropriate", said Ms Katzmann.

Members who wish to view the transcript can do so at the Bar Library.

6 March 2008

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