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New jury protection law welcomed
Friday, 15 January 2010
The Law Society of NSW welcomes proposed new State Government
legislation that assists people participating in jury duty.
President of the Law Society of NSW, Mary Macken, said the Jury
Amendment Bill 2010 would boost job and income protection for
jurors.
“For too long, people have been unenthusiastic about
jury duty
because of the risks it posed to their incomes and job security.
The
legislation will mean that the remuneration paid to jurors will be
equivalent to the average weekly earnings
after ten days of sittings.
Whilst not ideal, this is certainly an improvement on the current
situation.
“Jurors will be paid a
standard rate for the first ten days of a trial.
From day 11 onwards, employed jurors will be paid $225 a day.
“Importantly, this amendment will protect jurors from employers who
try to force them to take holidays during their participation in jury
duty,” Ms Macken said.
Media Contact: Kai Ianssen on 02 9926 0288 or 0423 685 530.
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