Lashley defends bill to end unsworn statements in criminal trials
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September 30, 2026
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The prominent criminal defence barrister now overseeing the administration of the criminal justice system has defended the bill to end the practice of accepting unsworn statements from the dock.
Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice Michael Lashley said the amendments were intended to put criminal trials on a fairer, safer and more efficient footing.
The Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 would create new rules for dealing with hostile witnesses and allow transcripts of electronically recorded evidence to be used in court.
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