Chief Justice rejects 'doomsday' predictions over court approach to cervical cancer cases

The proper standard of approach to cervical screening is set by reasonable competent professional screeners and is not a "court-imposed obligation", the Chief Justice has said.

Chief Justice Frank Clarke said some "doomsday predictions" were made after the High Court said in Ruth Morrissey's case that a competent screener should have "absolute confidence" a smear is normal before passing it as clear.