The Law Reform Commission is constituted by the Law Reform Commission Act, 1967. The Commissioners are:
Chairman: The Honourable Mr Justice J.H. Wootten.
Deputy Chairman: Mr R.D. Conacher.
Mr J.H.P. Disney.
Mr D. Gressier.
His Honour Judge T.J. Martin, Q.C.
Mr J.M. Bennett is Executive Member of the Commission.
Professor J.D. Heydon was a Commissioner from 11 August 1975 until 31 January 1978, and thereafter acted as consultant to the Commission. He was responsible in the first instance for the preparation of the draft of this Working Paper.
Although the Working Paper has in some places been drafted in the language of collective views, it has not been adopted by the Commission. It has not yet been considered by all members of the Commission and has not been concurred in by all who have considered it.
The Working Paper is circulated at this stage in order that the Commission will have the benefit of outside views when it comes to formulate recommendations on the matters dealt with. The Commission will be most grateful for comment and criticism, whether on the Working Paper as a whole or any aspect of it, and whether in writing, or in discussion with a member of the Commission.
In making its report, the Commission will assume, unless otherwise advised, that any contributor of comment or criticism has no objection to the Commission quoting or referring to it, in whole or in part, or attributing it to him. Any desire for confidentiality or anonymity will of course be respected.
Correspondence should be addressed to Mr B. Buchanan, Secretary of the Commission, Box 6 G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W. 2001. Telephone: 238 7213.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
Preface
Summary of Contents
Table of Contents
Part A. - The Law in This and Other Jurisdictions
Part B. - Issues of Principle
Part C. - A Proposal
Appendix A - Draft Bill
Tables:
Statutes
References to Draft Bill
Cases
Abbreviations
Index
NOTE RE DRAFT BILL
The draft Bill in Appendix A is a suggested amendment of the Evidence Act, 1898. The section number (200) of the Bill is artificial and is used for convenience in distinguishing the draft from existing legislation.
