Trial of NT police officer delayed again. 9News
His defence want to argue he acted in "good faith" in his role as a police officer while trying to arrest Mr Walker.How one man escaped from the top of the World Trade Center
But prosecutors want to strike out that defence, arguing Mr Rolfe could potentially avoid criminal liability without any consideration being given to whether his actions were reasonable under the circumstances. The prosecution claims the use of the "good faith" defence would "erode" protections provided to the community against the use of police force.NSW records 1542 new coronavirus cases and nine further deaths
The High Court has agreed to hear the challenge, meaning the trial will be further delayed. It was due to start last month. Mr Rolfe and his parents were inside the High Court in Canberra for the hearing but didn't comment when asked by 9News if they were disappointed by the outcome.
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