Specialist courts: the Koori Court and Drug Court of Victoria

What this note covers

1. Overview: Why Specialist Courts Exist
2. The Koori Court: Jurisdiction, Structure and Legislative Basis
3. Koori Court: Procedure and the Role of Elders and Respected Persons
4. The Drug Court of Victoria: Jurisdiction, Procedure and Legislative Basis
5. Access to Justice: How Specialist Courts Improve Access
6. Equality Before the Law and Addressing Systemic Disadvantage
7. Evaluating Specialist Courts Against the Principles of Justice

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