Kara Shead
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Kara Shead is a judge in the New South Wales judicial system, known for her role in overseeing significant court cases. Recently, she presided over a high-profile trial involving allegations of sexual assault against Kiama MP Gareth Ward, where she instructed the jury on their responsibilities in evaluating evidence and witness credibility.
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Judge Kara Shead SC considered Ward's disability of legal blindness in her sentence and emphasized the need for stern penalties for sexual offenses.
Ex-Australian politician sentenced to more than five years for rapeBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-10-31
United Kingdom· 2025-10-31Also mentioned
Gareth Ward
Judge Kara Shead ruled that Gareth Ward should be refused bail and taken into custody until he is sentenced.
Convicted rapist and Kiama MP Gareth Ward refused bail ahead of sentenceThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-07-30
Australia· 2025-07-30
Judge Kara Shead is overseeing the trial and instructing the jury.
Kiama MP in court over sexual assault allegations against teen, manThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-05-27
Australia· 2025-05-27
