Courts

Stephen 'Shorty' Jamieson has been in jail since 1988 for a murder he denies committing. The only real evidence against him was a typed transcript. Researchers say his case may not be unique

The Australian Federal Court’s recent copyright judgment on footage filmed covertly could deter rights advocacy groups and undermine media freedom and public debate

Businesses, governments and firms are continuing to experiment with generative AI, but for lawyers and courts, accuracy matters

To better promote public confidence, research suggests courts need to reassess the test they use for determining whether a judicial officer could be biased

Governments around the world are being taken to court for inaction on climate change – but can litigation help fill the policy gap?

Following up evidence of distress and burnout in the judiciary, research finds that stress affects magistrates the most, exacerbated by social isolation and a lack of autonomy

The first survey into the wellbeing of judges and magistrates reveals a judiciary coping well with high stress work, but many show signs of distress and risk of burnout

In his new book, Professor Jeremy Gans explores a famous case of juror misconduct from the 1990s, and its ongoing implications for the trial-by-jury system

How digitally-connected jurors are creating new challenges for the courts as they play amateur detective

A pilot program the subject of MLS research, which sees financial counsellors embedded in the court to give immediate advice to those facing bankruptcy, is providing many with a fresh start