Judges reserve decision on Pell leave to appeal

CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA)
The Tablet

March 12, 2020

By Mark Bowling

Australia’s highest court has reserved a decision whether Cardinal George Pell will be allowed to appeal his conviction for child sex offences.

After two days of arguments from Cardinal Pell’s barrister and the prosecution, a seven-judge panel of the High Court of Australia has called for further written submissions.

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