The Section's research solicitor assists section members with telephone inquiries. Section committee members can also assist with issues affecting practitioners. The Section represents and advances the interests of members through liaison with the courts at all levels, the police, the prosecution and other organisations within the criminal justice system. Section committees meet monthly and members are provided with relevant material, such as current drafts of legislation and issues papers for discussion. Membership of the committees is considered a valuable way of keeping up to date with legislative reform and sharing discussion on cases and client dilemmas.
Committees also prepare submissions in response to draft legislation and other necessary reforms.
Participating in submissions is a way of making a difference and having your say. In addition to reviewing legislation and writing submissions, committee members are often key contributors to the Section's newsletters and the various seminars and conferences conducted by the Institute. The members of the Executive Committee are elected for 2 or 3 year terms. To organise social functions for young criminal lawyers. To provide continuing legal education for young criminal lawyers.