Coinciding with the celebration of the bicentenary of the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice Stephen Estcourt AM, has written a comprehensive history of the Tasmanian Supreme Court, the oldest in Australia. Covering the court from its inception in 1824 until now, it is an unrivalled account of the judges who served, a careful study of the most important cases decided, and records of the difficulties under which the court operated.
From Convicts to Computers will be launched publicly on 10 May 2024, exactly 200 years after the first sitting of the first Supreme Court in Australia, and following a bicentennial ceremonial sitting.
Copies of the book are available to purchase on and from 10 May 2024 at the Supreme Court in person or online with FortySouth for $75.
This event is part of Law Week Tasmania 2024 and presented in association with the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
