1. Department Of Attorney General and Justice Location: 160 Marsden street Parramatta 2150 Phone number: (02) 8688 7777 Website : http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/corporate/ll_corporate.nsf/pages /attorney_generals_department_index

2. Contents 1.Describe the role and the vision on the NSW Attorney General’s Department 2. Explain the role of the Attorney General 3.What is Jury Duty? Is it important? 4.How does this department help assist disabled persons in accessing the law? 5. How does this department help assist people from different backgrounds in accessing the law? 6.Evaluate the usefulness of the website

3. Describe the role and the vision on the NSW Attorney General’s Department  The department of Attorney General and Justice assists the NSW Government, Judiciary, Parliament  It does this by helping the community to protect human rights and with that the standards of the community, and also to reduce crime and promote peace.  The Department plays a key role in the administration and development of a just and equitable legal system in NSW.  The department assists and supports the NSW Attorney General.  The Attorney General is chief of law and the first officer

5. Explain the role of the Attorney General  The role of the Attorney General is to advise the Government and Cabinet on legal, constitutional and legal policy issues.  The Attorney General must ensure the administration of justice is: fair and efficient, consistent in the level and nature of penalties imposed under the law, observes the rules of natural justice and preserves civil liberties.  The Attorney also advises the Premier, Cabinet and other Ministers on legal questions for his opinion.  When giving his opinion, the Attorney General must take into account the legal advice of the Solicitor General, Crown Advocate, Crown Solicitor or the department if provided.  The Attorney General is also responsible for the appointment of judges, magistrates and statutory officers in New South Wales.

6. What is Jury Duty? Is it important?  Jury Duty is an essential role in our justice system that allows members of the community to play an important part in the administration of justice.  Traditionally, a jury is made up of 12, NSW citizens that have been randomly chosen from the electoral rolls. They are issued with a notice of Inclusion that lets them know that they may be chosen to be part of the jury.

7. How does this department help assist disabled persons in accessing the law?  The Department of Attorney General & Justice protects the rights of people with a disability.  The agencies work to ensure they are understood and respected.  They work towards minimizing disadvantages faced by individuals with a disability. They work to ensure people with disabilities can access the court services fairly.  The Department of Attorney General & Justice developed a Disability Strategic Plan 2010- 2012. This plan will improve the way disability services are delivered

8. How does this department help assist people from different backgrounds in accessing the law  The Department of Justice and Attorney General values the diversity of cultures, languages, and religions of the citizens of NSW.  Their aim is to improve services through community consultation, education, communication and participation.  The Department continues to identify the barriers faced by people with different backgrounds and investigate different ways to further improve services to make them more flexible and user-friendly.

9. Evaluation  Yes because the information is extensive and contains appropriate links to informative websites that lead to a extended knowledge in the law department  The addition of interactive information and if possible videos explaining the information.  A frequently asked questions page may aid in the process of receiving information easier  It is extremely useful to disabled people as it displays their rights and interest in a clear concise way in hope their legal proceedings will be as equally fair as non disabled people

10. Links Used  http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/corporate/ll_corporate.nsf/pages/attorney_genera ls_department_about_us#OurRole  http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/Lawlink/Corporate/ll_corporate.nsf/pages/attorney_gener als_dhttp://  www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/local_courts/ll_localcourts.nsf/pages/SHO_jury_homeepar tment_minister  http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/diversityservices/LL_DiversitySrvces.nsf/pages/di sability_index