Other Court Acts Flashcards
What is the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act Section 46 Order?
Lifelong anonymity given to adult witnesses in fear or distress of giving evidence, or where the quality of evidence would be diminished
What is the Juries Act Section 20D?
Prevents the reporting of jury deliberations.
Forbids disclosing or soliciting information about opinions expressed, arguments advanced or votes cast.
What is the defence for the Juries Act?
No defence
What is the defence for the YJCEA Section 46 Order?
Can be challenged if it does not serve its purpose, or meet the criteria
What is the Criminal Justice Act Section 41?
Bans taking photos, or filming in precincts of the court. Precincts not defined, but includes anywhere in building and entering/leaving court
What is the defence for the Criminal Justice Act Section 41?
No defence, but not entirely strict parameters
What is the Courts Act Section 85B?
Offence to make or attempt to make an unauthorised recording of any image or sound of a person participating in a remote hearing.
What is the defence for the Courts Act Section 85B?
No defence
Name the order giving lifelong anonymity to witnesses in distress
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act Section 46 Order
Name the act and section preventing the reporting of jury deliberations?
Juries Act Section 20D
Name the act and section banning filming in court
Criminal Justice Act Section 41
Name the act and section banning unauthorised recording in a remote hearing
Courts Act Section 85B
