Wayne Williams rejects lawyers, will defend himself

Wayne Williams is accused of his cousin's murder. He refuses legal aid. He wants to represent himself in court.

Why it mattersA defendant representing himself in a serious murder trial risks a weak defence. The case could be delayed. This affects the victim's family and takes up court resources.

AustraliaAlbury Local Court faces the complexity of managing a self-represented murder trial while managing a defendant's mental health needs.

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