The sentencing of Cardinal George Pell to a term of imprisonment of six years following his conviction on five counts of sexual abuse of minors was telecast live across Australia and, in fact, around the world. Justice of the County Court Peter Kidd Chief Judge Peter Kidd said that the televising of the sentencing was in the interests of “open justice”. He said: “In my view, the broadcast of my sentencing remarks is simply a clear demonstration of transparent and open …
