Submissions

The Panel is seeking input from the public on ways to improve the working relationship between the media and the justice system.

Submissions should focus on solutions, best practices and guidelines for the future on any of the topics highlighted in the terms of reference, and could include: roles and responsibilities, access to information and privacy issues, policies and practices, working in an electronic age and special requirements of children, victims and other vulnerable individuals.

The Panel invites written submissions and asks that interested parties keep these to 5 pages or less. The deadline for submissions is May 6, 2005.

The Ontario Panel on Justice and the Media was established by Attorney General Michael Bryant to suggest ideas for improving understanding and interaction between the media and the justice system. The submissions, and any personal information contained in them, are necessary to the administration of this initiative. The submissions will be used by the Panel to assist in identifying ways to improve this relationship. By making a submission to the Panel, you are agreeing to its use by the Panel and the Ministry of the Attorney General for this purpose. Questions about this collection can be directed to the Panel at telephone number (416) 212-7190 or in writing to Linda Kahn, Coordinator, Panel on Justice and the Media, Ministry of the Attorney General, 720 Bay Street, 9th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2K1.

Submissions can be sent either by email to: SubmissionsPanelJusticeandMedia@jus.gov.on.ca;

or by mail to:

c/o Linda Kahn, Coordinator
Panel on Justice and the Media
c/o Ministry of the Attorney General
720 Bay Street
9th floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1

or by fax to: