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Australian jurors demand better mental health support after traumatic trial exposure, prompting calls for reform.
Australian jurors are demanding better psychological support after enduring traumatic trial evidence like crime scene photos, abuse testimonies, and emergency calls, research from James Cook and Macquarie universities shows.
Exposure often causes lasting harm, including anxiety, sleep issues, and intrusive memories, despite jurors being unprepared and lacking warnings.
While New South Wales and Victoria offer post-trial counseling and limited in-trial support, experts say these measures are inadequate.
Researchers urge trauma-informed reforms, including mandatory briefings, check-ins, and therapy access, calling juror wellbeing essential to a fair justice system.
Los jurados australianos exigen un mejor apoyo a la salud mental después de la exposición traumática al juicio, lo que provocó llamados a la reforma.