Government may consider expert panels instead of juries for sexual violence trials
The Justice Minister says the Government might explore replacing juries with expert panels in sexual violence cases.
A proposal has been made to use expert panels rather than traditional juries in sexual violence trials. The Justice Minister has indicated the Government may consider this approach. The change would potentially alter how these cases are heard and decided.
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Sexual violence trials: Expert panels proposed to replace juries
Justice Minister says the Government may consider the idea.