JUSTICES OF THE PEACE OFFICE STRENGTHENED BY REFORMS
Source: Victoria. Attorney General. Media Release
"Justices of the Peace will be retained and their role strengthened by reforms including a formalised code of conduct, a revised complaints process and a formalised training process, Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said. Mr Hulls said a Brumby Labor Government review of JPs found strong support for retaining the office and title of Justice of the Peace but with important changes.“The role and responsibilities of Justices of the Peace in Victoria have changed considerably over the last 200 years,” he said.“Following an extensive public consultation process, the review recommended the introduction of term limits for Justices of the Peace, formalised training, a formalised code of conduct, revised complaints process and appointments based on regional demand. This review also found that more can be done to support current and future Justices of the Peace in carrying out their role, and to ensure people appointed as JPs uphold the rights and obligations of the office.”