Kelli Lane case Flashcards
Who was Keli Lane?
A former Australian water polo player convicted in 2010 for the murder of her newborn daughter, Tegan.
What was Keli Lane sentenced to?
18 years in prison with a non-parole period of 13 years and 5 months.
What law affected Keli Lane’s parole status in March 2024?
New South Wales’ ‘no body, no parole’ laws.
What were the procedural fairness issues in Lane’s case?
Insufficient time and resources for defense preparation.
What concerns were raised about the prosecution’s case?
Primarily based on circumstantial evidence with no direct proof of Tegan’s death.
What type of evidence was reportedly withheld in Lane’s trial?
Key police recordings and other investigative materials.
What was lacking in the evidence against Keli Lane?
No forensic evidence, no body, and no eyewitness testimony.
How did media influence the Keli Lane case?
Intense media scrutiny may have influenced public opinion and jury perception.
What shift occurred regarding the burden of proof in Lane’s case?
Lane was effectively required to prove Tegan was alive.
True or False: The trial upheld the principles of procedural fairness.
False.
What did Xanthe Mallet state regarding Keli Lane’s conviction?
There is a miscarriage of justice in that someone is in prison without the standard of proof being met.
What was stated about the phone call recordings in the Keli Lane case?
Over 2000 phone call recordings between 2004-2008 were never disclosed.
What did Mark Tedeschi say regarding societal expectations in the trial?
Society wanted me to achieve a guilty verdict.
What type of evidence was Keli Lane’s conviction based on?
Circumstantial evidence only; no material evidence, no DNA, no witnesses.
What is the jury selection process designed to do?
Identify biases or preconceived notions among potential jurors.
What do judges provide to juries to minimize external influences?
Clear instructions emphasizing the need to base verdicts on court evidence.
What right do judges have in criminal trials?
To remain impartial and recuse themselves if there is a conflict of interest.
What is the purpose of excluding certain evidence in trials?
To prevent irrelevant or prejudicial evidence from unfairly swaying the jury.
What rights does the defendant have regarding legal representation?
The right to an attorney for expert representation.
What can a defendant do if there are issues with the trial process?
The defendant has the right to appeal.
What did the Rule of Law Education center say about Keli Lane’s conviction?
Based on a pattern of deception and conflicting stories.
What did ABC Exposed say about the nature of the case against Keli Lane?
Largely circumstantial, relying on inconsistent statements.
What did the NSW State parole authority conclude about Lane’s testimony?
Inconsistencies led to the conclusion that she was evading responsibility.
