Programming note

Tonight marks the beginning of a new 5-part documentary series on ABC1. Each episode of On Trial follows prosecution and defence as they prepare a serious case for hearing.It is available to watch on demand here. It seems to be aiming for the same fly-on-the-wall approach that made Sin City Law so compelling to watch.And …

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Audio and visual standards for material presented in court

Chief Magistrates' Direction 3 of 2011 addresses the use of courtroom technology. It takes effect today.The direction contains a list of media formats that the Magistrates' Court is capable of supporting. If it is not possible for material to be presented in one of those formats, the onus is on the party presenting the evidence …

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