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    High Court clears former London cop of blowing up his holiday home. Also, should juries in child sex-abuse trials hear about prior convictions?

    enMarch 03, 2020
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    About this Episode

    The High Court of Australia has ordered the immediate acquittal and release of Queensland man Eamonn Coughlan who was serving a jail sentence for arson and attempted fraud.

    And, new laws to be introduced that will broaden what evidence a jury can hear in child sex-abuse trials.

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