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Director 's Chambers 565 l.onsdale Street Melbourne vrc 3000 DX210290 T; (03) 9603 7508 F: (03) 9602 3637

28 August 2014

Af'. yo11 know, the Victorian Court of Appeal recently allowed an .ippcal against convictions by David Rapson and ordered that he be re-tried.

I understand members of the prosecution team have explained this outcome to you, however given you may understandably be feeling distressed and anxious I wanted to personally write to you.

My response to the appeal by Mr Rapson was based on legal principle. L made a considered decision not to argue against the appeals being aHowed. This was because a Court of Appeal decision in an unrelated case of Velkoski v The Queen - which was heard and decided before the decision in Mr Rapson1s case - clarified the law in important ways which affected the way in which Mr Rapson•s appeal would be considered. I was therefore legally obliged to conclude that his appeal would be successful.

I also wanted to assure you the case against Mr Rapson was examined by expert and experienced lawyers, and my decision was based on their advice that, on application of the law, the appeal should be allowed.

I hope this explanation helps allay any concerns you have about the outcome of this matter. The prosecution team is now turning its attention to the retrials and will be in contact w ith you about how the matter is progressing. I understand you have been informed that a retrial has been listed for 23 February 2015.

You will be kept up to date with any developments that may occur in the lead-up to the re~trials, but in the meantime, should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne O'Brien at the OPP Witness Assistance Service (yl AS) on Both the WAS staff and the OPP Hl::UACll::U

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lawyers acting on my behalf will remain committed to assisting you during the proceedings.

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JOHN R. CHAMPION S .C. DIRECTOR of PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS VICTORIA

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28 August 2014

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against convictions by David Rapson and ordered that he be re-tried.

I understand members of the prosecution team have explained this outcome to you, however given you may understandably be feeling distressed and anxious I wanted to personally write to you.

My response to the appeal by Mr Rapson was based on legal principle. I made a considered decision not to argue against the appeals being allowed. This was because a Court of Appeal decision in an unrelated case of Velkoski v The Queen - which was heard and decided before the decision in Mr Rapson's case - clarified the law in important ways which affected the way in which Mr Rapson's appeal would be considered. I was therefore legally obliged to conclude that his appeal would be successful.

I also wanted to assure you the case against Mr Rapson was examined by expert and experienced lawyers, and my decision was based on their advice that, on application of the law, the appeal should be allowed.

I hope this explanation helps allay any concerns you have about the outcome of this matter. The prosecution team is now turning its attention to the retrials and will be in contact with you about how the matter is progressing. I understand you have been informed that a retrial has been listed for 23 February 2015.

You will be kept up to date with any developments that may occur in the lead-up to the re-trials, but in the meantime, should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne O'Brien at the OPP Witness Assistance Service (WAS) on . Both the WAS staff and the OPP RcD/\CTED

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lawyers acting on my behalf will remain committed to assisting you during the proceedings.

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Director's Chambecs 565 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000 DX 210290 'I: (03) 9603 7508 F: (03) 9602 3637

28 August 2014

As you know, the Victorian Court of .t~.ppeal recently rulowcd an appeal against convictions by David Rapson and ordered that he be re-tried.

I understand members of the prosecution team have explained this outcome to you, however given you may understandably be feeling distressed and anxious I wanted to personally write to you.

My response to the appeal by Mr Rapson was based on legal principle. I made a considered decision not to argue against the appeals being allowed. This was because a Court of Appeal decision in an unrelated case of Velkoski v The Queen - which was heard and decided before the decision in Mr Rapson's case- clarified the law in important ways which affected the way in which Mr Rapson's appeal would be considered. I was therefore legally obliged to conclude that his appeal would be successful.

I also wanted to assure you the case against Mr Rapson was examined by expert and experienced lawyers, and my decision was based on their advice that, on application of the law, the appeal should be allowed.

I hope this explanation helps allay any concerns you have about the outcome of this matter. The prosecution team is now turning its attention to the retrials and will be in contact with you about how the matter is progressing. I understand you have been informed that a retrial has been listed for 23 February 2015.

You will be kept up to date with any developments that may occur in the lead-up to the re-trials, but in the meantime, should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne O'Brien at the OPP Witness Assistance Se.rvice (WAS) on- - Both the WAS staff and the OPP

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lawyers acting on my behalf will remain committed to assisting you during the proceedings.

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JOHN R. CHAMPION S.C. DIRECTOR of PUBLIC PROSECUTJONS VICTORIA

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Director's Chambus 565 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000 DX210290 T: (03) 9603 7508 F: (03) 9602 3637

28 August 2014

As you ¥.no1N, the Victorian Court of Appcnl recently allowed art appeal against convictions by David Rapson and ordered that he be re-tried.

I understand members of the prosecution team have explained this outcome to you, however given you may understandab1y be feeling distressed and anxious I wanted to personally write to you.

My response to the appeal by Mr Rapson was based on legal principle. I made a considered decision not to argue against the appeals being allowed. This was because a Court of Appeal decision in an unrelated case of Velkoski v The Queen - which was heard and decided before the decision in Mr Rapson's case - clarified the law in important ways which affected the way in which Mr Rapson's appeal would be considered. I was therefore legally obliged to conclude that his appeal would be successful.

I also wanted to assure you the case against Mr Rapson was examined by expert and experienced lawyers, and ID}' decision was based on their advice that, on application of the law, the appeal should be allowed.

I hope this explanation helps allay any concerns you have about the outcome of this matter. The prosecution team is now turning its attention to the retrials and will be in contact with you about how the matter is progressing. I understand you have been informed that a retrial has been listed for 23 February 2015.

You will be kept up to date with any developments that may occur in the lead-up to the re-trials, but in the meantime, should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne O'Brien at the OPP Witness Assistance Service (WAS) on . Both the WAS staff and the OPP Hl::lJAC I :OlJ

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lawyers acting on my behalf will remain committed to assisting you during the proceedings.

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JOHN R. CHAMPION S.C. DIRECTOR of PUBLIC PROSECU110N5 VICTORIA

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Director's Chambers 565 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VJC 3000 DX 210290 T: (03) 9603 7508 fl: (03) 9602 3637

28 August 2014

A.s you know, Ll-i.e Victorian Court of Appeal recently allowed an appc:tl against convictions by David Rapson and ordered that he be re-tried.

I understand members of the prosecution team have explained this outcome to you, however given you may understandably be feeling distressed and anxious I wanted to personally write to you.

My response to the appeal by Mr Rapson was based on legal principle. I made a considered decision not to argue against the appeals being allowed. This was because a Court of Appeal decision in an uruelated case of Velkoski v The Queen - which was heard and decided before the decision in Mr Rapson's case - clarified the law in important ways which affected the way in which Mr Rapson's appeal would be considered. I was therefore legally obliged to conclude that his appeal would be successful.

I also wanted to assure you the case against Mr Rapson was examined by expert and experienced lawyers, and my decision was based on their advice that, on application of the law, the appeal should be allowed.

I hope this explanation helps allay any concerns you have about the outcome of this matter. The prosecution team is now turning its attention to the retrials and will be in contact with you about how the matter is progressing. I understand you have been informed that a retrial has been listed for 23 February 2015.

You will be kept up to date with any developments that may occur in the lead-up to the re-trials, but in the meantime, should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne O'Brien at the OPP Witness Assistance Service (WAS) on . Both the WAS staff and the OPP Kt:UAClt:U

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lawyers acting on my behalf will remain conunitted to assisting you during the proceedings.

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JOHN R. CHAMPION S.C. DIRECTOR of PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS VICTORlA

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Director's Chambers 565 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000 D:X 210290 T: (03) 9603 7508 F; (03) 9602 3637

28 August 2014

As yot1 know; the Victorian Court of Appeal recently allowed an appeal against convictions by David Rapson and ordered that he be re-tried.

I understand members of the prosecution team have explained this outcome to you, however given you may understandably be feeling distressed and anxious I wanted to personally write to you.

My response to the appeal by Mr Rapson was based on legal principle. I made a considered decision not to argue against the appeals being allowed. This was because a Court of Appeal decision in an unrelated case of Velkoski v The Queen - which was heard and decided before the decision in Mr Rapson's case - clarified the law in important ways which affected the way in which Mr Rapson's appeal would be considered. I was therefore legally obliged to conclude that his appeal would be successful.

J also wanted to assure you the case against Mr Rapson was examined by expert and experienced lawyers, and my decision was based on their advice that, on application of the law, the appeal should be allowed.

I hope this explanation helps allay any concerns you have about the outcome of this matter. The prosecution team is now turning its attention to the retrials and will be in contact with you about how the matter is progressing. I understand you have been informed that a retrial has been listed for 23 February 2015.

You will be kept up to date with any developments that may occur in the lead-up to the re-trials, but in the meantime, should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne O'Brien at the OPP Witness Assistance Service (WAS) on . Both the WAS staff and the OPP f<[OACT[O

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lawyers acting on my behalf will remain committed to assisting you during the proceedings.

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Directors Chambers 565 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000 DX210290 T: (03) 9603 7508 P: (03) 9602 3637

28 August 2014

As you. k:..'l.OT.N, the Victorian Court of Appeal recently cl.lowed an appeal against convictions by David Rapson and ordered that he be re-tried.

I understand members of the prosecution team have explained this outcome to you, however given you may understandably be feeling distressed and anxious I wanted to personally write to you.

My response to the appeal by Mr Rapson was based on legal principle. I made a considered decision not to argue against the appeals being allowed. This was because a Court of Appeal decision in an unrelated case of Velkoski v The Queen - which was heard and decided before the decision in Mr Rapson's case - clarified the law in important ways which affected the way in which Mr Rapson's appeal would be considered. I was therefore legally obliged to conclude that his appeal would be successful.

I also wanted to assure you the case against Mr Rapson was examined by expert and experienced lawyers, and my decision was based on their advice that, on application of the law, the appeal should be allowed.

I hope this explanation helps allay any concerns you have about the outcome of this matter. The prosecution team is now turning its attention to the retrials and will be in contact with you about how the matter is progressing. I understand you have been informed that a retrial has been listed for 23 February 2015.

You will be kept up to date with any developments that may occur in the lead-up to the re-trials, but in the meantime, should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne O'Brien at the OPP Witness Assistance Service (WAS) on . Both the WAS staff and the OPP REDACTED

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Director's Chambers 565 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000 DX 210290 T: (03) 9603 7508 F: (03) 9602 3637

28 August 2014

As you know, the Victorian Court of Appeal recently allowed an appeal against convictions by David Rapson and ordered that he be r e-tried.

I understand members of the prosecution team have explained thls outcome to you, however given you may understandably be feeling distressed and anxious I wanted to personally write to you.

My response to the appeal by Mr Rapson was based on legal principle. I made a considered decision not to argue against the appeals being allowed. This was because a Court of Appeal decision in an unrelated case of Velkoski v The Queen - which was heard and decided before the decision in Mr Rapson's case - clarified the law in important ways which affected the way in which Mr Rapson's appeal would be considered. I was therefore legally obliged to conclude that his appeal would be successful.

I also wanted to assure you the case against Mr Rapson was examined by expert and experienced lawyers, and my decision was based on their advice that, on application of the law, the appeal should be allowed.

I hope this explanation helps allay any concerns you have about the outcome of this matter. The prosecution team is now turning its attention to the retrials and will be in contact with you about how the matter is progressing. I understand you have been informed that a retrial has been listed for 23 February 2015.

You will be kept up to date with any developments that may occur in the lead-up to the re-trials, but in the meantime, should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne O'Brien at the OPP Witness Assistance Service (WAS) on . Both the WAS staff and the OPP REDACTED

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lawyers acting on my behalf will remain committed to assisting you during the proceedings.

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Director's CluDlbe.rs 565 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VTC 3000 DX210290 T: (03) 9603 7508 P: (03) 9602 3637

28 August 2014

As you know, the Victorian Court of Appeal recently allowed ::m appeal aga.lnst convictions by David Rapson and ordered that he be re-tried.

I understand members of the prosecution team have explained this outcome to you, however given you may understandably be feeling distressed and anxious I wanted to personally write to you.

My response to the appeal by Mr Rapson was based on legal principle. I made a considered decision not to argue against the appeals being allowed. This was because a Court of Appeal decision in an unrelated case of Velkoski v The Queen - which was heard and decided before the decision in Mr Rapson's case - clarified the law in important ways which affected the way in which Mr Rapson's appeal would be considered. I was therefore legally obliged to conclude that his appeal would be successful.

I also wanted to assure you the case against Mr Rapson was examined by expert and experienced lawyers, and my decision was based on their advice that, on application of the law, the appeal should be allowed.

I hope this explanation helps allay any concerns you have about the outcome of this matter. The prosecution team is now turning its attention to the retrials and will be in contact with you about how the matter is progressing. I understand you have been informed that a retrial has been listed for 23 February 2015.

You will be kept up to date with any developments that may occur in the lead-up to the re-trials, but in the meantime, should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne O'Brien at the OPP Witness Assistance Service (WAS) on Both the WAS staff and the OPP REDACTED

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lawyers acting on my behalf will remain conunitted to assisting you during the proceedings.

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