Delegation from the Supreme Court of Japan

On 11 February 2020, Chief Justice Murrell hosted a delegation of members from the Japanese judiciary including Justice Yuko Miyazaki and Judge Masayuki Sakaniwa of the Supreme Court of Japan. They were accompanied by officials from the Embassy of Japan, as well as academics from the ANU College of Law.

Their visit included a tour of the Supreme Court, where they were able to observe how technology had been implemented in the courtrooms and remote witness suites. The tour was followed by a morning tea with the judicial officers and Principal Registrar.

Murrell CJ and Supreme court staff with the Japanese Supreme Court delegation – Photo by Philippa Swayn