Qld DPP fights to reinstate Gerard Baden-Clay's murder conviction

Queensland's Director of Public Prosecutions will appeal Gerard Baden-Clay's manslaughter verdict.

Gerard Baden-Clay attends his wife's funeral.

Gerard Baden-Clay Source: AAP

Baden-Clay, who was last year sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife Allison, had his murder conviction downgraded to manslaughter in a shock appeal ruling earlier this month, sparking community anger.

DPP Michael Byrne QC will make an application to the High Court seeking special leave to appeal the Court of Appeal decision.

"I have been advised that the DPP intends to file the application when the High Court registry opens on Monday 4 January," Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath said in a statement on Wednesday.

Media release from the Attorney-General confirming the appeal will be filed
Source: Supplied

More details to come.


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