Overview
- Justice David Beach reserved his decision following Thursday’s Supreme Court hearing and set March 5 for the bail ruling.
- Defence counsel argued exceptional circumstances, citing Lynn’s vulnerability in custody, expected delays, and pervasive media coverage, and proposed strict conditions with residence at his son’s home backed by a substantial surety.
- The defence told the court Lynn had been assaulted in prison and has a heart condition, and maintained he cannot receive a fair retrial this year or next.
- Prosecutors opposed release, stressing the seriousness of the allegations, Lynn’s shotgun and extreme post‑offence conduct, and said juror directions and a reporting pause could mitigate prejudice for a trial later this year.
- Justice Beach indicated a retrial could be held in August with about six months of restricted reporting, after the Court of Appeal overturned Lynn’s 2024 conviction and ordered a new trial for a miscarriage of justice.