Day 16 of the Coronial Inquest into death in custody of Veronica Nelson. Today medical examiner Dr Barber was due to take the stand.
We have received notice from the court that today's hearing has been postponed until further notice. We will provide an update when we have one.
Update - Medical examiner Dr Yeliena Baber’s evidence will begin tomorrow, Wednesday 18th May, at 11am.
The Medical panel of experts will be providing their evidence on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th.
It's the final day of the inquest into Veronica Nelson's death in custody. We'll hear from Dr Foti Blaher and Christine Fuller, Chief Medical and Nursing Officers of Correct Care Australasia.
If you can, come to the Coroners' Court to show your support. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
Some details for those who haven't attended the Victorian Coroners' Court before — it's at 65 Kavanagh Street, Southbank. Masks are required to enter the Court, and there is a security screening process.
Public transport and parking details here: coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/contact-us
Today is the 23rd day of the inquest into the death in custody of Veronica Nelson. In these last two days, we expect to hear from significant institutional witnesses from the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and Correct Care Australasia. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
We encourage anyone who can to show their support in person at the Coroners' Court from 10am today and tomorrow. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
Day 22 of the coronial inquest into Veronica Nelson's death in custody. This morning the court will continue to hear evidence from the justice administration experts in the continued "hot tub" process
Webex link: csvic.webex.com/csvic/onstage/… #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
Justice Conclave: Dr Amanda Porter Melbourne Law School; Joanne Atkinson Koori Court; Elena Campbell CiJ; Lee-Anne Carter and Kin Leong VALS; Melinda Walker LiJ; Jessica Thomson VLA; Aunty Marjorie Thorpe and Uncle Ted Wilkes Elders for FLS; Adam Wilson FLS.
Members of Stakeholder Panel: Asst Commissioner Russell Barrett Victoria Police; Simon Hollingsworth CEO Mag Court; Lawerence Moser and Dan Nicholson Legal Aid; Melissa Westin Deputy Commissioner Dept of Justice. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
It's the 21st day of the inquest into Veronica Nelson's death in custody. After 10am today, we'll hear from a group of justice administration experts in a process called a 'hot tub'. The list of expert witnesses is in this thread. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
We have just been told that the Administration of Justice experts are still convening privately on the questions to be put to them. The hearing will start later today. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
The Justice Conclave will be sitting in a separate courtroom to lawyers, family and the public for this hearing, so we may not be able to identify speakers very clearly. Where we can't name them, we will share quotes and try to follow up after. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
Day 20 of the coronial inquest resumed at 10am with swearing in of the people who are 'Administration of Justice Experts' who make up one section of the Justice Hot Tub (the other being the stakeholders). Who they are & what happens is explained below. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
Like last week with the Medical Conclave, today the Justice Conclave privately discuss & deliberate a series of questions given to them last week by the Coroner.
Tomorrow and Wednesday they will give their answers, and counsel will be allowed to ask their own questions.
Justice Conclave: Dr Amanda Porter Melbourne Law School; Joanne Atkinson Koori Court; Elena Campbell CiJ; Lee-Anne Carter and Kin Leong VALS; Melinda Walker LiJ; Jessica Thomson VLA; Aunty Marjorie Thorpe and Uncle Ted Wilkes Elders for FLS; Adam Wilson FLS.
There was consensus among the medical panel that Veronica's treatment in the days and hours before her death was inhumane.
Coverage of yesterday's evidence: sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2… #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
"Gastroenterologist Sally Bell said the way the Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman died, alone, was "without dignity" and "unnecessary"." #JusticeForVeronicaNelson abc.net.au/news/2022-05-2…