In this episode of Good Weekend Talks,ABC presenter and author Virginia Trioli and Sydney Morning Herald and Age columnist Jacqueline Maley discuss sex and power with Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland.
Former High Court judge Dyson Heydon has relinquished a prestigious international post amid sexual harassment findings.
The Victorian government will investigate how courts and law firms deal with sexual harassment claims following accusations of predatory behaviour by one of the nation's top judges.
Male lawyers say it is time for them to take an active role in combatting sexual harassment.
Hundreds of female leaders in law have asked the Attorney-General to ensure the"integrity and diversity” of the judicial appointments.
Public confidence in the justice system requires that lawyers and judges are held to the highest ethical standards,NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman said.
The allegations against the former High Court judge were"appalling",Attorney-General Mark Speakman said.
Former High Court judge Dyson Heydon has found a regular restaurant friend in Sydney silk Francis Douglas.
The former judge has not had his practising certificate renewed,as a fresh allegation was made against the judge that he misused his public office
Stories of unwanted sexual attention are common in the law - but so are other forms of harassment and bullying.
It was not long before the lewd comments started. The judge inquired about my dating life. He commented on my outfits. The behaviour quickly escalated.