Report of an investigative hearing into alleged jury interference
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- 52 pages
Summary
The report's own summary: SUMMARY OF FACTUAL FINDINGS, page 37
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The Criminal Justice Commission investigated approaches to members of Queensland jury panels in November 1990.
Report of an investigative hearing into alleged jury interference (March 1991), page 3
The inquiry considered approaches to prospective jurors and possible unauthorised disclosure of jury information.
Report of an investigative hearing into alleged jury interference (March 1991), page 37
The Commission concluded that there were no grounds for criminal proceedings or adverse inferences against anyone involved in the relevant trials.
Report of an investigative hearing into alleged jury interference (March 1991), page 3
Its two recommendations sought interim advice for jurors about reporting concerning approaches and a committee review of jury lists and inquiries about prospective jurors.
Report of an investigative hearing into alleged jury interference (March 1991), page 38
In the body's own words
- Conclusion
Ultimately, the investigation disclosed no grounds for criminal proceedings against any party and no grounds on which to draw adverse inferences against any one concerned with the relevant trials.
Report of an investigative hearing into alleged jury interference (March 1991), page 3
- Finding
There is no evidence of any unauthorised disclosure of information or like impropriety on the part of any officer employed by the Sheriff's office.
Report of an investigative hearing into alleged jury interference (March 1991), page 37
- Conclusion
The law at present leaves doubt about the type of conduct which is permissible.
Report of an investigative hearing into alleged jury interference (March 1991), page 29
Findings and recommendations
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