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The Heretic: Inside Peter Ridd’s fight for freedom of speech on climate change is an insiders’ account of Peter Ridd’s ongoing legal battle with James Cook University. It tells the story of why Peter spoke out on the bad science surrounding climate change and the Great Barrier Reef, the extraordinary lengths that James Cook University went to silence him, and how Peter fought back in court
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Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
Peter decides to fight back and, with the help of the Institute of Public Affairs, a legal team is assembled. After a dramatic showdown in the Federal Circuit Court, Peter wins on every count, but unbelievably, James Cook University doubles down, launching an appeal.
Listen to this real-life courtroom drama, with interviews from Peter’s lawyers, journalists covering the case, and others who sat in the courtroom to show their support.