Marsden v Amalgamated Television Services Pty Limited [2000] NSWSC 424

Marsden v Amalgamated Television Services Pty Limited [2000] NSWSC 424

On the evidence, W2 is entitled to the protection of a pseudonym based either on informer status alone, the appellate process weighing approach, or consideration of factors under s 130 of the Evidence Act.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 May 2000
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application
Outcome
application for use of pseudonym by W2 granted
Legal Topics
['use of Pseudonym' 'witness Protection' 'informers' 'public Interest Immunity']
['defamation' 'evidence'] ['use of Pseudonym' 'witness Protection' 'informers' 'public Interest Immunity']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether a witness (W2) is entitled to use a pseudonym in light of informer status and safety concerns.']

Ratio Decidendi

On the evidence, W2 is entitled to the protection of a pseudonym based either on informer status alone, the appellate process weighing approach, or consideration of factors under s 130 of the Evidence Act.

Court Disposition

application for use of pseudonym by W2 granted

Orders

  • ['The applicant is entitled to the protection of a pseudonym.']