George Pell pre-sentence hearing LIVE: Cardinal Pell taken to jail awaiting sentencing in March - The Age

Judge Peter Kidd has strongly rejected the media's request to have access to victim impact statements.

The judge says the topic of victims being treated poorly in court processes is often debated in the media.

"And now you want access to victim impact statements that weren't even read out in court, so they can be put on the front pages?" Judge Kidd asked Sandip Mukerjea, the lawyer representing media outlets.

"Victim trauma needs to be protected ... you're not getting the victim impact statements."

The judge said lawyers acting for clients "shouldn't have to be concerned about this information being on the front page of The Age the next day".

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