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- Foreword to Second Edition
- Foreword to First Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Disclaimer
- 1. Equal Justice
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2. A Profile of Western Australia
- 2.1. Diversity within The Western Australian Population
- 2.2. Births, Deaths and Life Expectancy
- 2.3. Health and Well Being
- 2.4. Economic Context
- 2.5. Homelessness
- 2.6. Practical Considerations
- 2.7. Further Reading
- 3. Religious Affiliations
- 4. People with Disabilities
- 5. Children and Young People
- 6. Older People
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7. People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
- 7.1. Statistics
- 7.2. Information
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7.3. Practical Considerations
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7.3.1. The Need for an Interpreter or Translator
- 7.3.1.1. When to Use an Interpreter or Translator
- 7.3.1.2. Type of Interpreter or Translator to Use
- 7.3.1.3. Suppliers of Interpreter or Translator to Use
- 7.3.1.4. Who Pays for an Interpreter or Translator
- 7.3.1.5. Working with an Interpreter
- 7.3.1.6. The Provision of Interpreters and Translators before Court Proceedings Start
- 7.3.2. Modes of Address
- 7.3.3. Oaths and Affirmations
- 7.3.4. Appearance, Behaviour and Body Language
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7.3.5. Verbal Communication
- 7.3.5.1. Background Information
- 7.3.5.2. Avoid Stereotyping and/or Culturally Offensive Language
- 7.3.5.3. Take Appropriate Measures to Accommodate those with a Lesser Proficiency in or Inability to Speak or Understand English
- 7.3.5.4. Take Appropriate Measures to Accommodate those with a Different Communication Style
- 7.3.5.5. Explain Court Proceedings Adequately
- 7.3.6. The Impact of Different Customs and Values in Relation to such Matters as Family Composition and Roles within the Family, Gender, Marriage, Property Ownership and Inheritance
- 7.3.7. Directions to the Jury
- 7.3.8. Sentencing, other Decisions and Judgment or Decision Writing
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7.3.1. The Need for an Interpreter or Translator
- 7.4. Further Information or Help
- 7.5. Further Reading/Viewing
- 8. Self-Represented People
- 9. Regional and Remote WA
- 10. Women
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11. Aboriginal People
- 11.1. Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
- 11.2. Aboriginal Benchbook for Western Australian Courts
- 11.3. Other Initiatives
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11.4. Further Information or Help
- 11.4.1. Current Challenges
- 11.4.2. Aboriginal Culture, Values and Aspirations
- 11.4.3. Language and Communication
- 11.4.4. Community-driven Programs
- 11.4.5. Specifically for Judicial Officers
- 11.4.6. Court Liaison Officers
- 11.4.7. Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA)
- 11.4.8. Aboriginal Family Law Services (AFLS)
- 11.4.9. Indigenous Affairs - Regional Network
- 11.4.10. Aboriginal Visitors Scheme (AVS)
- 11.4.11. Aboriginal Mediation Service
- 11.4.12. Victim Support Service
- 11.4.13. Child Witness Service
- 11.4.14. Aboriginal Language Centres and Interpreting Services in Western Australia
- 11.5. Further Reading/Viewing
- 12. Diverse Sexuality, Sex and Gender
- 13. Family and Domestic Violence