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Croatian Six revisited: More than four decades after one of the longest criminal trials in Australian history, new hearings will determine whether the six men jailed for planning bombing attacks in Sydney were wrongfully convicted.

Authors :
Kukolja, Kristina
Source :
Saturday Paper; 6/1/2024, Issue 502, p28-28, 1p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses the ongoing inquiry into the convictions of the "Croatian Six," who were jailed in 1981 for planning bombing attacks in Sydney. The inquiry was ordered in 2022 after doubts were raised about the evidence used to convict the men. Retired police officers have testified, denying any wrongdoing and rejecting claims of police corruption. The inquiry is examining issues such as the discovery of explosives, the fabrication of confessions, and the potential involvement of the Yugoslav Intelligence Service. The article highlights the possibility of executive pardon or subsequent appeal as potential outcomes of the inquiry. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22033092
Issue :
502
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Saturday Paper
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
177643501