We’re in an unprecedented time, a confusing time.

As we’re being asked to self-isolate and work from home to try and stop the spread of Coronavirus, there are many professions where that simply isn’t possible.

Shops, cafes and restaurants may close, but hospitals, police stations, any emergency services can’t stop.

And the justice system - for the moment can’t either.

This week, Western Australia, like many other states and countries, announced that no new jury trials will be listed for three months, to try and protect any potential jurors.

Our legal expert Damien Cripps tells us what impact that will have on trials, the backlog that’s expected to happen - and for us, what that will mean for the Claremont Serial Killings trial.

Fortunately, the Claremont trial is judge-alone, but what will happen if some of the lawyers, a witness, the judge, or even the accused Bradley Edwards gets sick?

Can the public still watch the trial?

Will the media be allowed in to bring you the details?

Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Damien Cripps explore those questions in this bonus episode of Claremont in Conversation.

We&rsquo;re in an unprecedented time, a confusing time.
As we&rsquo;re being asked to self-isolate and work from home to try and stop the spread of Coronavirus, there are many professions where that simply isn&rsquo;t possible.
Shops, cafes and restaurants may close, but hospitals, police stations, any emergency services can&rsquo;t stop.
And the justice system - for the moment can&rsquo;t either.
This week, Western Australia, like many other states and countries, announced that no new jury trials will be listed for three months, to try and protect any potential jurors.
Our legal expert Damien Cripps tells us what impact that will have on trials, the backlog that&rsquo;s expected to happen - and for us, what that will mean for the Claremont Serial Killings trial.
Fortunately, the Claremont trial is judge-alone, but what will happen if some of the lawyers, a witness, the judge, or even the accused Bradley Edwards gets sick?
Can the public still watch the trial?
Will the media be allowed in to bring you the details?
Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Damien Cripps explore those questions in this bonus episode of Claremont in Conversation.

Ever since the shocking deaths of three young women in 1996 and 1997, the unanswered questions surrounding the Claremont serial killings have remained one of the biggest mysteries in WA history.

Any hope of justice in the tragic deaths of Ciara Glennon, Sarah Spiers and Jane Rimmer seemed bleak for more than 20 years, with police coming unstuck and no sign of a breakthrough.

That was until the arrest of Bradley Robert Edwards in 2016, who was subsequently charged with the trio's murders.

For the past three years details about the allegations facing Mr Edwards have been in short supply as his case headed toward what has been dubbed the trial of the century.

Now, we bring you in to the courtroom and walk you through all the revelations, allegations and talking points as the historic court case unfolds.

Join our team of journalists and legal experts as we break down all the key information from the proceedings in Claremont: The Trial.

Ever since the shocking deaths of three young women in 1996 and 1997, the unanswered questions surrounding the Claremont serial killings have remained one of the biggest mysteries in WA history.
Any hope of justice in the tragic deaths of Ciara Glennon, Sarah Spiers and Jane Rimmer seemed bleak for more than 20 years, with police coming unstuck and no sign of a breakthrough.
That was until the arrest of Bradley Robert Edwards in 2016, who was subsequently charged with the trio's murders.
For the past three years details about the allegations facing Mr Edwards have been in short supply as his case headed toward what has been dubbed the trial of the century.
Now, we bring you in to the courtroom and walk you through all the revelations, allegations and talking points as the historic court case unfolds.
Join our team of journalists and legal experts as we break down all the key information from the proceedings in Claremont: The Trial.

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