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Deaf Jurors in Australian History

Collection
Institutions and the State

Guest curator Gaye Lyons explains her experience of being excluded from jury duty. She describes some surprising examples of deaf people’s experiences with jury duty throughout Australian history.

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Copyright Gaye Lyons. Used with permission.

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Copyright Gaye Lyons. Used with permission.

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