This report complements recent TLRI reports addressing how Tasmania’s justice system can better meet the needs of persons with communication difficulties or impaired decision-making capacity.

This Issues Paper evaluates Tasmania’s current laws relating to the defence of insanity and fitness to stand trial, and seeks community input on these topics.

This issues paper considers a new approach to the problem of repeat drink driving through the introduction of a specialist, problem-solving court.

Potential legislative or procedural changes needed to be made to address the criminal liability of drivers who fall asleep and cause motor vehicle crashes are examined in this report. It follows from an Issues Paper released by the Tasmania Law Reform Institute (TLRI) in September...

The Tasmania Law Reform Institute (TLRI) is inviting the public to comment on the conduct of sexual assault court cases where an accused is charged with offences against multiple complainants. The paper examines how allegations of concocted evidence are dealt with in the trial process...