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An Enduring Influence: Sir Samuel Griffith and His Contribution
to Criminal Justice in Queensland
Sir Samuel Griffith (1845-1920) has rightfully been accorded a pre-eminent place
in the annals of Queensland law and politics, serving as Attorney-General and
Premier of Queensland, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the
first Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. This article examines his
contribution to criminal justice in Queensland and argues that this is perhaps
his greatest achievement, with the Criminal Code of 1899 and the Justices Act
1886 still in use today, largely in the same format. His contribution to criminal
justice is examined in the context of his life and work, adding to the understanding
of the origins of these important pieces of legislation.
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