A New Lens: Reframing the Conversation about the Use of Video Conferencing in Civil Trials in Ontario

The state of courtroom technology in Ontario is increasingly capturing the attention of both the public and the legal profession. This article seeks to contribute to the conversation on this issue by focusing on one particular technology in Ontario’s courtrooms: the use of video conferencing to rece...

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Autor principal: Salyzyn, Amy (Autor)
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Publicado: 2012
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