InBrief

The final report by the Victorian Law Reform Commission on jury directions has been tabled in parliament today. While launching the report, Attorney General Hulls also announced the Victorian Government would release a discussion paper before the end of the year on broadening the jury pool, examining changes similar to those recently adopted in New South Wales.

"At the moment, a range of occupations are excluded from serving on juries, including judges, police officers, lawyers, bail justices, court reporters, office holders such as the auditor-general and ombudsman and members of parliament,” Mr Hulls said. "There is an argument that some of these professions could be considered eligible for jury duty to ensure our juries are as broadly representative as possible."

29 July 2000