The final two parts of a New Zealand Law Journal paper on the planning around media coverage of the sentencing of Christchurch terrorist Brenton Harrison Tarrant can now be published here.
The study, which I co-authored with Dr Denis Muller of Melbourne University, examined the extensive efforts that went into preserving fair trial rights while preventing victims being retraumatised and the court becoming a stage for white supremacist rhetoric.
It found the efforts of the court, officials, experts, and the media were groundbreaking and offer valuable lessons for how the justice system and the media deal with violent extremists.
The first two parts have already been made available on the website but, for convenience, all four parts are set out below.
Justice, the media, and the Christchurch mosque terrorist Part 1
Justice, the media, and the Christchurch mosque terrorist Part 2
Justice, the media, and the Christchurch mosque terrorist Part 3
Justice, the media, and the Christchurch mosque terrorist Part 4