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Using Video Link To Take Forensic Evidence - Lessons From An Australian Case Study, Anne Wallace
Using Video Link To Take Forensic Evidence - Lessons From An Australian Case Study, Anne Wallace
Anne Wallace Professor
This article examines the use of audio-visual communications technology (specifically, video link) to enable courts to receive forensic evidence in criminal cases. It outlines the legislative powers to take evidence via video link in Australia, identifying their broad discretionary nature, and analysing relevant case law on their interpretation. The article then discusses empirical findings from an Australian case study in a jurisdiction where a police forensic service has a policy to promote the use of this technology to take evidence from its staff. The findings suggest that, although the policy has had some success in influencing the approach of courts …
Reconceputualising Security Strategies For Courts: Developing A Typology For Safer Court Environments, Anne Wallace, Deborah Blackman, Emma Rowden
Reconceputualising Security Strategies For Courts: Developing A Typology For Safer Court Environments, Anne Wallace, Deborah Blackman, Emma Rowden
Anne Wallace Professor
There have been heightened concerns about security in courts in recent years, prompting a strong response that has largely been focused on perimeter security. This paper draws on recent research conducted in Australian on court user’s safety needs, to propose a typology for designing safer courtroom environments that moves beyond the entry point to the court, and incorporates consideration of process and design elements.
Review Of The Extent Of Courtroom Technology In Australia, Ros Macdonald, Anne Wallace
Review Of The Extent Of Courtroom Technology In Australia, Ros Macdonald, Anne Wallace
Anne Wallace Professor
No abstract provided.
Judicial Workload: Time, Tasks And Work Organisation, Kathy Mack, Anne Wallace, Sharyn Roach Anleu
Judicial Workload: Time, Tasks And Work Organisation, Kathy Mack, Anne Wallace, Sharyn Roach Anleu
Anne Wallace Professor
[No abstract available]
Juries And Social Media: A Report Prepared For The Victorian Department Of Justice, Jane Johnston, Patrick Keyzer, Geoffry Holland, Mark Pearson, Sharon Rodrick, Anne Wallace
Juries And Social Media: A Report Prepared For The Victorian Department Of Justice, Jane Johnston, Patrick Keyzer, Geoffry Holland, Mark Pearson, Sharon Rodrick, Anne Wallace
Anne Wallace Professor
Introduction: It is a fundamental principle of law that an accused has a right to a fair trial. An incident of this right is that information relating to prior convictions of an accused should not be made available to the jury as it may bias their verdict. In our legal system, this principle has traditionally been underpinned by the common law offence of sub judice contempt of court. It is also reinforced by legislation, in each State and Territory, which makes it an offence for a juror to enquire about a person who is a party to a trial or …
The Courts And Social Media: What Do Judges And Court Workers Think?, Patrick Keyzer, Jane Johnston, Mark Pearson, Sharon Rodrick, Anne Wallace
The Courts And Social Media: What Do Judges And Court Workers Think?, Patrick Keyzer, Jane Johnston, Mark Pearson, Sharon Rodrick, Anne Wallace
Anne Wallace Professor
Brief Abstract: This article reports the findings of a research project that examined the impact and issues arising from the use of social media in court.
Caseload Allocation And Special Judicial Skills: Finding The 'Right Judge', Kathy Mack, Sharyn Roach Anleu, Anne Wallace
Caseload Allocation And Special Judicial Skills: Finding The 'Right Judge', Kathy Mack, Sharyn Roach Anleu, Anne Wallace
Anne Wallace Professor
Australian courts, as with those in most common law systems, value judicial officers who are generalists. Appointment to a court indicates that the appointee is capable of dealing impartially with all types of cases that come before it. However, caseload allocation processes within courts also recognize and value different skills or expertise that may be applied to particular types of cases or to particular judicial tasks. Our research investigates ways magistrates courts in Australia (first instance courts of general criminal and civil jurisdiction) manage caseload allocation processes to match magistrates’ skills and abilities to specific work demands within their general …
Social Media And The Courts - The Balance Between Open Justice And The Administration Of Justice, Jane Johnston, Patrick Keyzer, Mark Pearson, Sharon Rodrick, Anne Wallace
Social Media And The Courts - The Balance Between Open Justice And The Administration Of Justice, Jane Johnston, Patrick Keyzer, Mark Pearson, Sharon Rodrick, Anne Wallace
Anne Wallace Professor
The widespread and pervasive use of social media in Australian society is increasing pressure on courts and tribunals to develop social media policies.
The Courts And Social Media: What Do Judges And Court Workers Think?, Patrick Keyzer, Jane Johnston, Mark Pearson, Sharon Rodrick, Anne Wallace
The Courts And Social Media: What Do Judges And Court Workers Think?, Patrick Keyzer, Jane Johnston, Mark Pearson, Sharon Rodrick, Anne Wallace
Anne Wallace Professor
Abstract not available.