Actually Pell's acquittal is a real Revelation.

I wonder what the ABC will have as a sequel?

yes, the ABC's recent series on the Catholic Church showed a lot of disgusting behaviour as portrayed by victims and a few decent figures within the church.

Already the father of the alleged victim is talking about a civil case for damages. I think the Catholic church should be doing the suing for reparations against an appalling miscarriage of justice.

I don't think it is particularly cynical to wonder whether these historical cases of abuse are all about money. There would be few things worse that could happen to a child than molestation by a pervert. But money will not fix it; and, the accused in this case has been cleared. Where is the justification for a claim for payment of money?

good move if the father and lawyers are confident wrong has been done.

A civil court rules on odds of probability. A criminal court only convicts if evidence is conclusive and beyond doubt.

"...A civil court rules on odds of probability. A criminal court only convicts if evidence is conclusive and beyond doubt.
Posted by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, 7 April 2020 5:54:51 PM"

In that case, how did Pell get convicted?

Whether you are pro or anti Pell, or separately the catholic church this case proves conclusively that our justice system is a totally biased pile of garbage.

When the most senior judges totally disagree with a bunch from lower courts, & their judgement in a very high profile case, what chance does the average punter have of getting justice.

It really is time to start electing our judges, & definitely for limited time of service only. Then giving us a process to quickly get rid of those who prove inadequate, or highly biased.