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The ACCC's Criminal Prosecution Powers -- Lessons from a Recent High-Profile Case

Published: 3 June 2009

In this seminar, Leon Zwier will discuss the legal implications arising from the ACCC's criminal prosecution of the late Richard Pratt, including problems with the ACCC immunity policy; the use of section 155 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) for non-investigative purposes; the ACCC's decision to commence the criminal prosecution; double jeopardy; the prosecutorial duty of fairness; the prosecutorial disclosure obligations; the legal status of a section 191 statement (agreed statement of facts) and the ACCC's use of such a statement in this case; Justice Ryan of the Federal Court of Australia's ruling on the admissibility of the section 191 statement; lessons to be learned in negotiating settlements with the ACCC; and the use of media in high-profile legal disputes.

Time: 5.30 to 7.30 pm
Date: Wednesday 10 June, 2009
Venue: The offices of Arnold Bloch Leibler, Main boardroom, Level 21, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne.

For further information contact:
Name: Leanne Hunt
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4198
Email: leanne.hunt@buseco.monash.edu.au
Website: Business Law and Taxation website