Azaria Chamberlain Case: Investigating a Miscarriage of Justice

This case study analyzes the Azaria Chamberlain case, focusing on the miscarriage of justice experienced by Lindy and Michael Chamberlain. The assignment examines the events surrounding the disappearance of their daughter, Azaria, and the subsequent legal proceedings. It explores the evidence presented, the role of the media, and the eventual overturning of the convictions. The study delves into the legal aspects of the case, including the initial trial, appeals, and the Royal Commission. The case highlights the potential for errors in the legal system, the impact of public opinion, and the importance of forensic evidence. The assignment also mentions the impact of the case on the Chamberlain family and the broader Australian legal landscape, including the impact of the Dingo's involvement.

Miscarriage of justice

INTRODUCTION
On 17th August 1980 a two months and 6 days old Australian baby girl named
Azaria Chamberlain was killed by a dingo a type of feral dog native to Australia on a
family camping trip to Ayers Rock also known as Uluru in the northern territory. And
the dead body was never found by her parents Lindy and Michael Chamberlain and
ultimately was declared legally dead on 12th June 2012 after 32 years. In initial her
mother Lindy Chamberlain was accused for a trail and court found that she was
involved in the murder of her daughter (Death of Azaria Chamberlain, 2017). Lindy
Chamberlain spent more than 3 years in prison and was released when Azaria's
clothing was found near the dingos area. The Royal Commission was in charge of the
inquiry into the Chamberlain convictions from 1986 to 1987.
Azaria's father Michael Chamberlain was convicted as an accessory after the
event in destroying the evidence and was behind bars for almost 18 months. The
Australian media was focused on all the trail and hearings of the case and was also
being criticised for being unprofessional and biased. Both husband and wife made
many appeals but all were unsuccessful including the last and final appeal in High
Court. There are numerous books have been written about the case and story was also
featured as s television series as Evil Angels. After all legal option have been
exhausted the chance of discovery in 1986 of a piece of cloth in an area full of dingo.
Online
Death of Azaria Chamberlain, 2017 [Online] Accessed through
<http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/the-death-of-azaria-chamberlain-will-
always-be-our-national-shame/news-story/a5273d78d396c03b530487fc5c6f9fb4>
Accessed on 27th Oct 2017
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