Jurors Mental Health

• Canadian senator hopes for bill’s fast passage to give jurors mental health support

  The 'jury secrecy' law prevents jurors from discussing any part of deliberations with anyone, making it difficult for them to access mental health support.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2021
  
• ‘Disappointing’: Bill to improve support for jurors with PTSD won’t become law

  With Parliament not expected to resume handling of Bill C-417, it looks as though it will officially die when the writ drops to mark the start of the 2019 federal election.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2019
  
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• Jurors with PTSD advocate for greater mental health support during, after trials

  A private member's bill, Bill C-417, would have amended the Criminal Code to allow jurors to speak about trial deliberations with a mental health professional.

  Features

  Jun 23, 2019
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• House to debate bill that would allow ex-jurors to discuss trials with mental-health workers

  Private member's bill C-417, introduced by Conservative MP Michael Cooper, is now slated to return to the Commons for third-reading debate.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2019