InBrief

The Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration invites members to a video screening of a seminar on the potential for restorative justice alternatives to the criminal justice system for certain types of sexual assault cases – most notably historic/family cases and so-called "date gone wrong" cases, which frequently result in acquittals. The panel discussion will take place on Thursday, 28 November 2013 at 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm. Learn more here.

Taking part in the panel discussion will be:

• The Hon Justice Marcia Neave AO, Court of Appeal, Victoria
• Her Hon Judge Sue Pullen, County Court, Victoria
• Mr Mark Gibson, Prosecutor, Victoria
• Ms Jane Dixon SC, Defence Barrister and President of Liberty Victoria
• Ms Fiona Landon, New Zealand Project Restore (a program which runs restorative justice conferences for sexual assault cases
• Ms Carolyn Worth, South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)

Damien Carrick, from Radio National's _Law Report, _will be the moderator.

The AIJA is able to offer members the option to attend this event by video conference from other capital city Commonwealth Law Court Buildings and from New Zealand. Details as to locations and methods for interstate and New Zealand participation will be notified later depending on the degree of member interest.

This "Q&A" will rely on questions to the panel and dialogue with the audience and is designed to allow opportunity to explore the issues in this important area of law. Questions from courts outside Melbourne can be submitted in writing prior to 28 November.

29 October 2013