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Cabinet approves change to Qld's jury laws

Source: ABC News
Published: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 2:04 AEST
Expires: Monday, November 17, 2008 2:04 AEST

David Curnow reports Qld Cabinet approved on Monday to change the state's legal system to allow for judge-only trials and majority verdicts for juries.

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