Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: No surprises in the Polkinghorne verdict

So after eight weeks in court, and more than three years of living under suspicion - Philip Polkinghorne is not guilty.

This verdict today will come as absolutely no surprise to anyone who's been following this trial closely.

The Crown simply did not have a good case, at no point, really, was it actually convincing. But when it came to closing arguments last week, it became really obvious how weak the case against him was.

David Farrar: The Polkinghorne verdict

I wrote this post before the jury delivered a verdict, but after the conclusion of evidence. It will only be published after the verdict is announced (which was just announced as not guilty).

Mike's Minute: We should get access to jury members

What I would like out of the Philip Polkinghorne trial is access to the jury.

This country has an archaic and sheltered view of certain aspects of justice. If you believe justice has to be seen to be done, it behoves us to fully understand the process.