Abstract
Papers discuss the future of the magistrates' courts, the magistrate's role in the criminal justice system, sentencing, Indigenous persons and the law, use of the computer in the courts, judicial administration and reforming compensation for accidents.
Canberra, 26-28 November 1976
Contents
- Introduction
- Opening of the seminar
Papers of the seminar
- The future of the magistrates' courts
Dr D. O'Connor - The role of the magistrate in the criminal justice system
I. Cameron - Crime control procedures in Singapore
A.W. Ghows - Sentencing and current alternatives
R. Miller - Indigenous persons and the law
Emeritus Professor H. Manning Clarke - The computer in the courts - the use of computer technology in the administration of justice
Professor D.J. Whalan - Of judicial administration
W.J. Lewer - Reforming compensation for accidents
The Hon. Mr Justice M.D. Kirby
Closing of the seminar
Appendix 1
- List of participants