Life, death and the law

Justice Sarah Darrington, President of the Australian Law Reform Commission, and Michael Douglas, a defamation law expert, engage in a thought-provoking discussion. They explore the challenging ethical dilemmas courts face when parents and doctors disagree on withdrawing life support for children, highlighting recent cases. The conversation also covers the proposal for a judicial commission to enhance accountability and tackle bias in the judiciary. In a dramatic legal twist, they dissect the defamation battle between Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan, revealing the complexities and frustrations within the judicial process.