JURY SECRECY – I wholeheartedly agree with the policy that keeps jurors’ identities and deliberations secret. I also agree there should be specific exceptions for academic purposes and resultant mental health needs.

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will look at possible changes to a law forbidding jurors from talking about closed-door deliberations — a secrecy provision that prevents stressed-out former jury members from discussing difficult trials with mental-health professionals.

Source: Feds agree to look at easing jury secrecy provision as part of justice review