Terms of reference
Preface

1. INTRODUCTION
THE COMMISSION’S REFERENCE
The terms of reference
The scope of the reference
The conduct of the reference to date
THE BACKGROUND TO THE CONSULTATIONS
Why necessary?
Access and communication issues
Implications of communication and other difficulties
Strategies
The purpose of this Report
HOW TO MAKE A SUBMISSION OR COMMENT
What should a submission contain?
Use of submissions and confidentiality

2. THE CONSULTATION PROCESS
BACKGROUND
Objectives
Session design
THE CONSULTATIONS
Locations
Recruitment of participants
Running the discussion groups
The participants
Limitations of this Report

3. THE CONSULTATIONS
INTRODUCTION
PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND WORD UNDERSTANDING
The Law
Crime
Victim
Witness
Bail
Court
Prison
Lawyer
Arrest
PART 2 - VICTIMS
PART 3 - OFFENDERS
PART 4 - WITNESSES
PART 5 - CONFESSIONS
PART 6 - POLICE
The Police Caution and the right to silence
PART 7 - CUSTODIAL OPTIONS

4. SUMMARY AND OBSERVATIONS
OVERVIEW
COMMON EXPERIENCES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
PARTICIPANTS' SUGGESTIONS FOR REFORM
The Police
Lawyers
Courts
Custodial options
Learning about the criminal justice system and reporting crime
OBSERVATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
The participants
Communication skills and group dynamics
Level of understanding
Expression and advocacy
Television and language
Non-verbal cues
CONCLUSION

APPENDIX A - Session outline

APPENDIX B - Advertising flier

APPENDIX C - Handout for participants