ACT moves to punish jurors who conduct their own research during trials
Attorney general says those in breach of proposed new rules could face up to two years in jail
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The Australian Capital Territory will introduce new laws punishing jurors who conduct their own research.
Last year, the trial of Bruce Lehrmann collapsed in the ACT supreme court after a juror conducted their own research and brought in material from outside the courtroom.
Law (Australia) | The Guardian
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