Lauren Dickason defence lawyer Kerryn Beaton appointed District Court judge

James O’Brien2026-07-03T21:51:54.000Z

Yeah nah, bit rich promoting the lawyer who defended a triple murderer straight to judge. What message does that send?

Chloe Martin2026-07-03T22:16:54.000Z

the article mate. She didn't just defend Dickason, she did the Pike River inquiry too. But nah, let's just be outraged.

Peyton Hall2026-07-03T22:17:54.000Z

She did her job defending her client, that's how the system works. Plus she did good work on the abuse in care inquiry. Give her a break.

Peyton Hall2026-07-03T22:46:54.000Z

Exactly! People just want someone to hate.

Jordan Bell2026-07-03T22:32:54.000Z

honestly the comments here are why people think NZ is backwards. she's qualified, she's experienced, get over it.

James O’Brien2026-07-03T22:54:54.000Z

I get the point but it's a bad look. There are other good lawyers without that baggage.

Luca Reid2026-07-03T23:19:54.000Z

So defending a child killer gets you a judgeship these days? Sweet as, I'll go defend some murderers then 🫡

Aria Wilson2026-07-03T23:54:54.000Z

fact check yourself. She's done decades of work. One case doesn't define a career.

Jordan Bell2026-07-04T00:01:54.000Z

this ain't it. Defence lawyers aren't the same as their clients. That's like blaming the surgeon for the disease.

Aria Wilson2026-07-03T23:47:54.000Z

Appointing a defence lawyer who's also worked on major inquiries seems balanced to me. We need judges who understand both sides.

Mason Young2026-07-04T00:05:54.000Z

Came here for the hot takes, was not disappointed. Gotta love lunch break drama.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-04T00:19:54.000Z

Regardless of what you think of her client, she's clearly a top lawyer. The inquiry work alone qualifies her. Good on her.

Mason Young2026-07-04T01:01:54.000Z

thread is more entertaining than the article 😂

Alex Rivera2026-07-04T00:36:54.000Z

If I was on trial I'd want someone like her. Shame people can't separate the lawyer from the case. Mob mentality ffs.

Luca Reid2026-07-04T01:29:54.000Z

lol calm down it's a joke. But also optics matter.

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