Addressing ‘freedom’ protesters last month, Mr Rech claimed to have been successful in having the matter brought before the court, but it had since been suppressed to the general public.
Mr Rech, who refers to himself as a ‘Commonwealth Public Official’ is known to have tried similar proceedings against other members of parliament across the country, reportedly arresting ‘those sitting on the bench without any Crown authority’.
Daily Mail Australia noted the matter is in fact listed on the court’s Electronic Filing Appearance System, which is accessible to the wider community.
‘He was charged with, but not limited to, misprision of treason and fraud. And as a result of those charges being filed and served, they were served at his electoral office,’ Mr Rach told protesters.
‘The police have been given notice … The courts have been told to suppress the listing but we put it out there, we’ve been to the court registrars.’
The Myrtleford Magistrates’ Court accepted a private prosecution against Premier Daniel Andrews
Mr Rech told the mob the Victorian premier faced the ‘death penalty’ if convicted of treason.
‘Now that means any politician on indictable criminal offences which is a life penalty but under martial law it’s a death sentence – it has to go to a grand jury,’ he said.
Under the law in Victoria, ordinary citizens can pay $85.70 and file a criminal charge in court.
While many private prosecutions are described by legal professionals as ‘wacky’, they have a long history in Victoria.
Sydney Law School associate professor Tyrone Kirchengast told The Age in July private prosecutions were ‘the cornerstone of the early justice system in the 12th century king’s courts’.
Anti-lockdown campaigner Jim Rech addressed the crowd on November 27
Protesters against Daniel Andrews have successfully had charges accepted by a Victorian court
The practice goes back to a time before police and prosecutors where private citizens would apprehend and charge crooks themselves.
In those days, hanging the criminal was seen as a favourable option, but more often offenders were branded with hot irons or thrown into the stocks.
Today, private prosecutions are mostly used by municipal councils, building authorities and animal welfare groups.
But they are also brought into play by members of the public who believe the authorities have dismissed their claims for justice.
The case against Mr Andrews faces significant challenges, with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions likely to take control of the matter before it gets off the ground.
Jim Rech told protesters outside Parliament House in Melbourne on November 27 he had filed charges
It remains unclear if Daniel Andrews will be forced to face the private prosecution, brought on by protesters
Premier Daniel Andrews has reportedly been slapped with a summons to appear at court on Friday
Under the law, the CDPP has the power to overtake and discontinue private prosecutions should it find it has no reasonable prospect of a conviction being secured on the available evidence or was ‘not in the public interest’.
In July, a private prosecution against the Chief Magistrate of Victoria Lisa Hannan was dealt with in Victoria under similar laws.
Despite the obvious hurdles, the application has already caused significant inconvenience across sections of the State Government, which is expected to provide a lawyer to appear on Mr Andrews’ behalf on Friday.
A staffer for the Victorian Director of Public Prosecutions will also be on hand, although the matter is out of its hands due to acts of treason falling under the Commonwealth’s umbrella.
Mr Andrews’ office failed to respond to Daily Mail Australia’s questions about the upcoming hearing.
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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews listed to front court for concealing TREASON
The charge was successfully filed with the Myrtleford Magistrates’ Court and Mr Andrews – or at least his legal representative – is listed to face the court on Friday at 9.30am. While the prosecuting agency on the court record is listed as ‘unknown’, it is understood anti-lockdown campaigners Jim Rech and photographer Dezi Freeman had the matter listed privately. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been charged by a private citizen with concealing treason +10 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been charged by a private citizen with concealing treason Protesters were told of the charges during a massive protest in Melbourne on November 27 (pictured) +10 Protesters were told of the charges during a massive protest in Melbourne on November 27 (pictured) Premier Daniel Andrews has been the target of protests over lockdown laws, vaccinations and his pandemic bill +10 Premier Daniel Andrews has been the target of protests over lockdown laws, vaccinations and his pandemic bill Sources have told Daily Mail Australia the private prosecution had been rejected from several Victorian courts before finally being put into the criminal justice stream in Myrtleford – 280 km northeast of Melbourne. Inside NHL Star Connor McDavid’s Cozy Modern Home Pause Next video 0:17 / 11:02 Full-screen Addressing ‘freedom’ protesters last month, Mr Rech claimed to have been successful in having the matter brought before the court, but it had since been suppressed to the general public. Mr Rech, who refers to himself as a ‘Commonwealth Public Official’ is known to have tried similar proceedings against other members of parliament across the country, reportedly arresting ‘those sitting on the bench without any Crown authority’. Daily Mail Australia noted the matter is in fact listed on the court’s Electronic Filing Appearance System, which is accessible to the wider community. ‘He was charged with, but not limited to, misprision of treason and fraud. 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In those days, hanging the criminal was seen as a favourable option, but more often offenders were branded with hot irons or thrown into the stocks. Today, private prosecutions are mostly used by municipal councils, building authorities and animal welfare groups. But they are also brought into play by members of the public who believe the authorities have dismissed their claims for justice. The case against Mr Andrews faces significant challenges, with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions likely to take control of the matter before it gets off the ground. Jim Rech told protesters outside Parliament House in Melbourne on November 27 he had filed charges +10 Jim Rech told protesters outside Parliament House in Melbourne on November 27 he had filed charges It remains unclear if Daniel Andrews will be forced to face the private prosecution, brought on by protesters +10 It remains unclear if Daniel Andrews will be forced to face the private prosecution, brought on by protesters Premier Daniel Andrews has reportedly been slapped with a summons to appear at court on Friday +10 Premier Daniel Andrews has reportedly been slapped with a summons to appear at court on Friday Under the law, the CDPP has the power to overtake and discontinue private prosecutions should it find it has no reasonable prospect of a conviction being secured on the available evidence or was ‘not in the public interest’. In July, a private prosecution against the Chief Magistrate of Victoria Lisa Hannan was dealt with in Victoria under similar laws. Despite the obvious hurdles, the application has already caused significant inconvenience across sections of the State Government, which is expected to provide a lawyer to appear on Mr Andrews’ behalf on Friday. A staffer for the Victorian Director of Public Prosecutions will also be on hand, although the matter is out of its hands due to acts of treason falling under the Commonwealth’s umbrella. Mr Andrews’ office failed to respond to Daily Mail Australia’s questions about the upcoming hearing. Read more: Private prosecutions: the realm of the whacky or power abuse safeguard? Share or comment on this article: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews listed to front court for concealing TREASON e-mail 12k shares Add comment Can $1 Million Last 30 Years Into Retirement? 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