5 Cases Podcast - Episode 30 with The Honourable Andrew Bell AC, Chief Justice of New South Wales

In a very special 30th episode, the Chief Justice of New South Wales, The Honourable Andrew Bell AC, joins all three hosts. The Chief Justice reveals insights about his path to the role, the inner workings of the Supreme Court and the way judges work together. We also hear the Chief Justice speak about Solutions Focused Justice, developments in the law and the importance of the Liberato direction.

1. Totaan v The the Queen [2022] NSWCCA 75; 108 NSWLR 17
2. Haile v The Queen [2022] NSWCCA 71
3. Vamadevan v The King [2024] NSWCCA 223
4. Stanley v DPP (NSW) [2023] HCA 3; 278 CLR 1
5. Taylor v R [2020] NSWCCA 355

The Chief Justice on principles of Crown Appeals

     6. R v White [2025] NSWCCA 111 

     7. R v Thompson [2025] NSWCCA 133

The Court of Appeal on protest powers

     8. Jarrett v State of New South Wales [2026] NSWCA 62

Paper

Browne v Dunn: Putting a Dangerous Weapon in the Hands of a Prosecutor, by Squadron Leader Michael King, NSW Deputy Senior Public Defender. 

From Criminal CPD Library:https://www.criminalcpdlibrary.com.au/

Speeches by the Chief Justice

1. Opening remarks at Solution Focused Justice: A Cross Jurisdictional Symposium
2. When an accused goes into evidence
3. Statement on bail
4. “The year that was – challenges at every turn” Opening of Law Term Address

See more from the Chief Justice at: Collection of the Chief Justice’s speeches

The podcast hosts wish to thank Anais Bouchier, law student for research work for this episode. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anais-bouchier-91313a299/