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Law/
Affirmative consent and stealthing.
Legislative reforms arising from the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s 2021 report on Improving the Justice System Response to Sexual Offences came into effect on 30 July 2023.
Judicial Life/
Judicial management forum.
The close working relationship between judge and associate is a distinctive feature of judicial life. The relationship is generally highly prized and valued by both parties and has evolved without much formal assistance. But how do other judges manage their working life with associates? And what constitutes best-practice when managing staff?
Skills/
Authoritative and effective courtroom communication.
Effectively managing a courtroom may be a challenge. But it is a skill that can be learned and will assist you to appropriately establish your authority.
Social Context/
Your trauma-informed court.
Trauma can affect how people communicate in the courtroom – and their ability to comply with directions and orders of the court.
Law/
Integrated jury directions in sexual offence trials.
Research shows that integrated directions promote jury comprehension – and reduce the time taken to reach a decision.
Social Context/
Working with diverse communities and interpreters.
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds frequently experience barriers to justice when participating in court and tribunal processes.