Supreme court equal treatment benchbook

The michigan supreme court is providing the information on this site as a public service. The projects are aimed at ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and families in child abuse and neglect cases while the court system finds permanent homes for the children. This benchbook is not a statement of official fed eral judicial center policy. The judicial college, which is responsible for training the courts judiciary, recently published a revised, 422page equal treatment bench book that includes new sections on antisemitism, islamophobia, modern slavery and multicultural communication, expanded sections on litigantsinperson self. S fryersmith, aboriginal benchbook for western australian courts, 2nd edn, 2008, aija, victoria, accessed 30 november 2017. We determined that it should cover a wide range of issues. It contains sections on such topics as assignment of counsel, taking guilty pleas, standard voir dire questions, sentencing, and contempt. Equality before the law bench book judicial commission of nsw. It aims to increase awareness and understanding of the different circumstances of people appearing in courts. Supreme court of queensland equal treatment bench book vii foreword to the second edition by the hon catherine holmes, chief justice of queensland over a decade has passed since the first edition of the equal treatment benchbook, the product of the work of justices atkinson and philip mcmurdo, was published. Supreme court of queensland, equal treatment benchbook, 2016, 2nd edn, supreme court of queensland library, brisbane. Dependency court improvement program grants from the united states department of health. Equal justice bench book supreme court of western australia. The information is updated frequently based upon the needs of our users.

The americans with disabilities act ada was enacted to ensure that all qualified individuals with disabilities enjoy the same opportunities that are available to persons without disabilities. I am confident that colleagues who have the occasion to use the bench book will be very grateful too. Contents equal treatment bench book february 2018 vi how to discuss someones possible needs in court 424. The mission of the commission, which is comprised of judges, lawyers, and others, is to promote equal access to justice in virginia, with particular. Queensland support resources child protection party. Benchbooks, manuals, and handbooks one court of justice. I am very grateful for the considerable work put in by lady paton and her fellow members, whose names can be found in appendix ii. Supreme and district courts criminal directions benchbook.

The window was designed by mr h h estcourt of messrs. This was, to our knowledge, the first time that such a benchbook had been attempted in. The benchbook is designed to guide judges to the relevant rules. Ignorance of the cultures, beliefs and disadvantages of others encourages prejudice. The equal treatment benchbook which is being launched today is the first in australia that comprehensively tackles the host of considerations personal to a party or a witness that may render the playing field of a court uneven. Equality before the law bench book published by the department of the attorney general wa. Supreme and district courts the links in each benchbook entry link to a copy of the judgment on either the supreme court library website or, for reported cases, to the relevant subscription service. The basis for the rule of law, a foundation of our legal system, is that we are all equal before the law. Equal treatment benchbook, queensland supreme court 2005, 9. Court improvement program projects supreme court of. The term judge is used here to include court of appeal judges, supreme court judges and.

It is taken today as a representation of the idea of equality before the law which, in its formal sense, is blind to difference including cultural attributes not expressly. Contents equal treatment bench book february 2018 v references and resources 315. Mar 21, 2007 the supreme court of queenslands equal treatment benchbook, the judicial guidelines for civil hearings involving selfrepresented litigants, approved by the justices of the massachusetts supreme judicial court in april, 2006. The application of battered woman syndrome to homosexual defendants. This benchbook is a compilation of promising and scienceinformed practices as well as a legal resource guide.

Papers by the honourable roslyn atkinson ao supreme. The equal justice bench book is considered to be correct at the date of publication. Equal treatment benchbook, supreme court of queensland, 2005, p 62. The supreme court of appeals of we st virginia created the division of childrens services within the administrative office in 2008. Aboriginal benchbook for western australian courts, second edition. The judicial college of england and wales has updated the equal treatment bench book. Child abuse and neglect resources west virginia judiciary. Family violence prevention center at the ohio office of criminal justice services. True equal treatment may not, however, always mean treating everyone in the same way.

The supreme court equal treatment benchbook queensland chapter of coat brisbane 9 may 2006 may i first say what a pleasure it is to be invited to speak on the equal treatment benchbook at this months meeting of the state chapter of coat. It encompasses everything that you will not find in a book on law, evidence or procedure. One of the reasons i am so pleased to be able to speak to you is. As justice blackmun of the us supreme court commented. The division provides support to the west virginia court improvement program oversight board, which is funded by grants from the childrens bureau federal court improvement program. In other words, a benchbook is now a bestpractice manual.

On september, 20, the supreme court of virginia established the virginia access to justice commission. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government. Equal treatment benchbook supreme court qld equal treatment of participants in court proceedings is fundamental to the judicial role. If you do not have access to the subscription services, a version of the judgment can generally be located by searching. Judicial college uk publishes updated equal treatment. Although every effort is made to maintain accurate information on this site, the michigan supreme court does not. John horan on the new edition of the equal treatment bench book and how it can be used to improve disabled peoples experiences in the courts and tribunals.

The benchbook is an ongoing compilation of information that federal judges have found useful for immediate bench or chambers reference in civil and criminal proceedings. The communication difficulties that may be faced by aboriginal people in the legal system have long been recognised. In 2003, the supreme court conducted a civil legal needs study. Justify, using legal reasoning, whether recognising an offender and offences unique characteristics lead to more just or unjust. Childrens court child protection proceedings benchbook domestic and family violence protection act 2012 benchbook equal treatment benchbook. Mar 25, 2020 hence, the illinois supreme court has posted general orders entered by the supreme court and the states circuits related to covid19 on its website.

The equal treatment bench book aims to increase awareness and understanding of the different circumstances of people appearing in courts. Interpreting and translating are distinct qualifications and skills although a person may be accredited as both. Ed, lmhc, casac director, bureau of treatment services nys office of alcoholism and substance abuse services helen harberts, m. Equal treatment benchbook published by the supreme court of queensland. Child abuse and neglect benchbook a manual and case digest for child abuse and neglect law gal forms attorney form to request to be on gal list training videos and presentation materials for continuing legal education regarding child abuse and neglect law janis juvenile abuse and neglect information system a web. Family response to the murders in bowraville posthearing. This benchbook is designed to be a general guide for judges with civil andor criminal jurisdiction. Domestic and family violence protection act 2012 benchbook. New edition of the equal treatment bench book launched courts and tribunals judiciary posted march 2nd, 2018 in equality, judiciary, press releases by tracey the equal treatment bench book has been updated, expanded and improved. The judiciary of bermuda formally adopted an equal treatment benchbook which provides judicial officers with tools to assist them in achieving the goal of equal treatment when handling cases. If you do not have access to the subscription services, a version of the judgment can generally be located by searching the citation e. Commission submission on common difficulties facing. Child abuse and neglect resources supreme court of. However, an offenders individual circumstances may affect how responsible he or she is for an offence.

Hence, the illinois supreme court has posted general orders entered by the supreme court and the states circuits related to covid19 on its website. Justice r g atkinson, drug diversion a supreme court perspective speech delivered at the drug court diversion initiatives conference 2006, brisbane, 2526 may 2006 justice r g atkinson, the supreme court equal treatment benchbook speech delivered at the queensland chapter of coat meeting, brisbane, 9 may 2006. The drug court judicial benchbook editors douglas b. Jurisdictions where mildrenstyle directions are used northern territory. The links in each benchbook entry link to a copy of the judgment on either the supreme court library website or, for reported cases, to the relevant subscription service. The federal judicial center produced this benchbook for u. The following year, the court improvement committee of the washington state bar association and the access to justice boards systems impediments committee conducted a survey of court officers, attorneys and users of courthouses throughout the state. The court improvement program board uses three federal grants from the federal administration for children and families which are matched with state funds. Equal treatment bench book february 2018 courts and. Let me give an example of the challenges that face different members of.

It is a comprehensive tool for judges, providing information regarding legal and nonlegal considerations in dependency cases. These directions have also been published in queensland supreme courts 2005 equal treatment benchbook appendix b in chapter 9 and discussed in the nsw and wa equivalents judicial commission of new south wales 2009 and fryersmith 2008. New edition of the equal treatment bench book launched courts and tribunals judiciary. How the illinois judicial branch has prepared for a. Launch of the supreme court equal treatment benchbook. Childrens court child protection proceedings benchbook. Although the benchbook is an excellent resource, judges should not rely exclusively on it. Filing of warrants and related papers with clerk of court. District court judges in furtherance of its mission to develop and conduct education pro grams for the judicial branch. The supreme courts order of march 17, 2020 provided that, in order to protect the health and safety of court patrons, staff, judges, and the general public, only essential court matters.

The supreme court has established a judicial ethics committee charged with. Accommodation a report on the workings of the supreme court would not be complete without reference to. The equal treatment bench book lists common difficulties associated with specific learning difficulties. The equal treatment bench book is not about political correctness nor preaching nor moralising. Papers by the honourable roslyn atkinson ao supreme court. I am pleased to tell you that the judicial colleges equal treatment bench book, a guide for judges, magistrates and all other judicial office holders, has been revised and updated. Jun 19, 2018 the judiciary of bermuda formally adopted an equal treatment benchbook which provides judicial officers with tools to assist them in achieving the goal of equal treatment when handling cases. One of the aims of the equal treatment benchbook is to dispel any perception that judges of the supreme court of queensland do not have that understanding. Posted march 2nd, 2018 in equality, judiciary, press releases by tracey the equal treatment bench book has been updated, expanded and improved. Childrens court child protection proceedings benchbook pdf, 1.

Although every effort is made to maintain accurate information on this site, the michigan supreme court does not guarantee the accuracy of the information. S fryersmith, aboriginal benchbook for western australian courts, 2nd edn, 2008, aija, victoria, accessed 30 november 2017 the commission would like to acknowledge the role these publications played as a starting point, and as a source of information, for the equality before the law bench book. The idea for a domestic violence benchbook has been long considered in ohio, but resources to make this idea into reality were hard to come by. In 2003 the judges resolved that the supreme court of queensland would produce an equal treatment benchbook for the assistance of judges and delegated the work to justice philip mcmurdo and myself. Knappsanders building campus box 3330 uncchapel hill, chapel hill, nc 275993330. New edition of the equal treatment bench book launched courts. Equal treatment benchbook supreme court qld equal treatment of participants in court proceedings is fundamental to the judicial role download family inclusion network tsv qld. The equal treatment benchbook will be developed in conjunction with a revision of the aboriginal benchbook, and the two publications will be linked so as to provide a combined resource. The sixth edition, published march 20, adds new sections on. Naati defines interpreting as the oral transfer of the meaning of the spoken word from one another. Supreme court of queensland equal treatment benchbook, 9. The image above depicting justice is one of the windows in the supreme court of western australia. Raising the bar for equal treatment in the courts legal action group. As the official publisher of unreported judgments in queensland, we are committed to making caselaw a worldclass service.

The equality act 2010, which strengthened and harmonised all our anti. Juvenile justice benchbook mji juvenile justice benchbook. If the consent is knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently given, the stipulated fact trial. How the illinois judicial branch has prepared for a pandemic. To achieve justice, judicial officeholders must be informed and aware. The drug court judicial benchbook by wpengine friday, 23 june 2017 published in uncategorized this document contains the official ndci drug court judicial benchbook, which is seen as an important step in their efforts to bring evidencebased practices to the drug court field. Accommodation a report on the workings of the supreme court would not be. On this page, you will find resources such as probono lawyers, support groups etc that are unique to queensland. Court improvement program projects supreme court of appeals.