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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 3 MIN

John Munro: Barrister says jury system is fundamental despite some flaws

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

A defence lawyer says our jury system's fundamental - despite there being scope for improvement.  Open Justice can reveal potential jurors were paid more than seven million dollars in fees and expenses in 2024 - up from 5.69 million two years prior.  The Ministry of Justice can't say how many of these people were selected for a jury. Barrister John Munro told Mike Hosking that there's always going to be some slippage.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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