The magistrates' court 1976: what progress?

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