Parliament Passes Law Allowing Jurors to Disclose Information to Health Providers

Parliament Passes Law Allowing Jurors to Disclose Information to Health Providers
Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu listens to a virtual speaker during a news conference in Ottawa, Mar. 30, 2021. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Parliament has passed a new law that allows jurors to disclose information about jury proceedings to health care professionals.

The bill creates a carve-out in Canada’s strict jury secrecy rules by allowing people to seek mental health support related to their trial experience without breaking the law.