County Court judge Geoff Chettle infringed judicial conduct standards, using demeaning language regarding a rape victim and raising concerns of holding a hearing without the accused's legal team.

County Court judge Geoff Chettle was found to have infringed the standards of conduct expected of judicial officers after Victoria's director of public prosecutions lodged a complaint. The investigation discovered that Chettle used demeaning language when referring to a rape victim, and his communications with prosecution lawyers raised concerns of holding a hearing without the accused's legal team. As a result, the judge has been ordered to undertake counselling.

May 06, 2024
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