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The Legal and Support teamMany people have given their time and skills to the quest for an appeal for Andrew Mallard, many more have offered their personal support. To each and every one of you, thank-you. If you would like to express your support or if you have any queries, please contact us via email at support@andrewmallard.com Many thanks to: Polygraph expert Bill Glare Regressive hypnotherapist Rick Collingwood Author Estelle Blackburn The Hon. Peter Foss QC, former Attorney-General Malcolm McCusker QC Perth's most eminent criminal defence lawyer has encouraged Andrew's supporters for several years and will lead the legal team at the Court of Criminal Appeal hearings. Mr McCusker has taken the case pro bono, offering his services because he believes the case has strong merit and serious consequences for the West Australian justice system. A veteran of some of Australia's most important cases, including past and current appeals by brothers Ray and Peter Mickelberg, Mr McCusker will provide Andrew with the best courtroom representation. Dr. Jamie Edelman As Mr McCusker's junior barrister, Dr Edelmen has worked tirelessly
Clayton Utz Barrister Malcolm McCusker QC is being instructed by national legal firm Clayton Utz. As one of Australia's largest law firms, Clayton Utz is investing the time, resources and legal expertise Andrew could never afford with Legal Aid. Partner Paul Fitzpatrick and Senior Associate Cynthia Sargent are leading a team of Perth lawyers as part of the firm's national pro bono program. Clayton Utz is primarily a civil litigation firm but its senior partners saw such merit in Andrew's case, they agreed to take his criminal appeal for free. Clayton Utz
John Quigley MLA Having worked as a high-profile lawyer defending members of the police service union for more than two decades, Quigley entered State Parliament in 2001 as the Labor Member for Innaloo. While working in his electorate, mostly in his spare time and during parliamentary breaks, Quigley used his legal skills to examine Andrew's case. The high-profile MP played a huge driving role in the discovery of new evidence and the granting of Andrew's appeal. He remains a committed consultant to the legal and support teams.
Jacqui Mallard Andrew's only sibling has been his greatest supporter. A Publications coordinator with no previous experience of the criminal justice system, Jacqui has been private investigator, legal clerk, emotional rock and never-tiring lobbyist on behalf of her younger brother. Jacqui is a font of knowledge on the case and remains an invaluable resource for the legal team. She is supported by her loving and ever-patient husband, Wayne, and mother Grace.
Colleen Egan A journalist in the Perth bureau of The Australian newspaper, Colleen first started researching the Mallard case almost five years ago. Over the years, through her investigations and experiences, she became convinced that Pamela Lawrence's murder was not properly investigated or prosecuted, and that Andrew did not receive a fair hearing in the courts. Colleen has assisted the Mallards by investigating the case and bringing it to the attention of the legal team. Partner Justin has provided invaluable support, uncontested kitchen space for meetings and the occasional investigative tip.
Mark Ritter, SC A barrister at Wickham Chambers in Perth, Mr Ritter has continued to support Andrew and his family since arguing the case at the first Supreme Court appeal in 1996. A busy criminal and civil lawyer, Mr Ritter has donated hours and days of his time as a key member of Andrew's support team. He strongly believes that Andrew has been treated unjustly and was instrumental in the discovery of some fresh evidence.
Rob Devenish A volunteer chaplain at Casuarina Maximum Security Prison, Rob provides Andrew with moral support and plays an important role as Andrew's soul upholder. Rob has dealt with hundreds of prisoners and believes strongly in Andrew's innocence.
Louise Perry & Alex Wilson Both former post-gradute journalism students at Murdoch University, Alex and Louise donated their time and talents for several months to the Mallard investigation. They spent hours poring over every document in Andrew's Legal Aid file and pursued numerous leads. They have continued to support the team since moving to Sydney in June 2002 - Louise as a cadet for The Australian newspaper and Alex working for Rehame media.
Fair Trials Abroad Trust (FTA) The Fair Trials Abroad Trust (FTA), a London based charity, seeks to help citizens of the European Union accused of a crime in a country other than their own to assert their rights to due administration of justice. For more than 10 years FTA has served EU citizens facing miscarriages of criminal justice abroad. FTA has been representing Andrew Mallard in the UK and has been supporting his efforts to grant him appeal. Andrew was prisoner of the month for the FTA for January 2004. Contact: Sabine Zanker, European Lawyer, Nick Baker Gloucestershire man Nick
Baker is serving 14 years in a Japanese jail for drug offences he claims
he did not commit. http://www.JusticeForNickBaker.org/en/media.htm
Numerous other kind and conscious people have assisted the Mallard team along the way ... Thanks to all of those who have sensed the injustice and been moved to help where they can.
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