×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Sunday
16
Aug 2026
weather symbol
Athens 29°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Culture

The retrial of Socrates, mock court case reaches philosophical verdict (photos)

A mock retrial of Socrates by modern Australian standards found the philosopher innocent

Newsroom March 11 10:57

Δείτε περισσότερα άρθρα μας στα αποτελέσματα αναζήτησης

Add Protothema.gr on Google

Top legal minds in Australia gave Greek philosopher Socrates a retrial at the Hellenic Museum. Greek-Australian actors interacted with top lawyers as Socrates was allowed to appeal his case over the weekend. Justice Lex Lasry, justice Emilios Kyrou and judge Felicity Hampel presided over the case, while QC Julian Burnside, QC Nicholas Papas and QC Ronald Merkel and Elizabeth King were tasked with his defence and prosecution of Socrates, played by Greek-Australian actor Tony Nikolakopoulos of “Wog Boy” fame.

The trial managed to revive the ancient philosopher’s story for modern audiences in <elbourne. The retrial was based on the opinions of current legal professionals in Australia with the modern law being used to evaluate the case of Socrates as well as to address moral and social philosophica questions that transcend time.

>Related articles

Iatria: The Greek-Italian artist from Montreal singing in Griko & Grecanico, reconnecting with the legacy of Magna Graecia

Spotify will start “labeling” songs made using Artificial Intelligence

Mount Olympus now in the same monument category as the Grand Canyon and the Great Wall of China: The 12 ‘secrets’ that put it on UNESCO’s list

The good news is that Socrates was found by the jury to be innocent this time around, ensuring that justice is intact in modern Australian society.

The Australian production gave Socrates is played by Greek-Australian actor Tony Nikolakopoulos of “Wog Boy” and “Kings of Mykonos” fame. Another Greek-Australian actor Lex Marinos played the role of Meletus.

TRIAL3 TRIAL4 TRIAL TRIAL1 TRIAL2 TRIAL5

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

> More Culture

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

Strong winds continue; a red alert for wildfires is in effect in 7 regions

August 16, 2026

“The difficulties are still ahead of us,” EODY says about West Nile Virus – When this year’s outbreak is expected to peak

August 16, 2026

New attempt by migrants to enter Ceuta: Hundreds detained in Morocco

August 16, 2026

The Blue Star Mykonos paid tribute to the Virgin Mary of Tinos; watch the video

August 16, 2026

“I regret it, but he started it”: What the taxi driver who beat up a car rental company employee in Paros is claiming

August 16, 2026

“You’re fired from my company”: The taxi driver who beat up a car rental company employee in Paros has been fired

August 15, 2026

Violent incident over a parking spot in Paros: Taxi driver beats up car rental company employee—watch the video

August 15, 2026

Why the 5,000 sailors aboard the aircraft carrier “Lincoln” have reached their limits: Nine months at sea, exhaustion, and suicidal tendencies

August 15, 2026
All News

> Greece

In reverence, the emotional deposition in Jerusalem, see photos & video

The Holy Temple of the Resurrection opened after many days due to the war between Israel and Iran

April 10, 2026

In the final stretch for the accreditation of joint master’s degrees: Aiming for their launch in the coming academic year

April 10, 2026

Schedule for Epitaph Procession today (10/4)

April 10, 2026

Perfect weather for Easter excursions, according to Tsatrafyllia’s forecast

April 10, 2026

Easter in Greece: The customs that continue in Greek tradition – From Nafpaktos to Corfu

April 10, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα