The Director of Public Prosecutions has said exceptional measures, such as non-jury or specialist jury trials, may be needed in cases of major financial crimes.
James Hamilton said such a change may require a constitutional amendment as he would be surprised if difficulties did not arise in some cases in the next few years.
He also called for the introduction of a general Whistle Blowers charter.
Speaking on 'The Week in Politics, to be broadcast tonight, Mr Hamilton said he anticipated more cases involving financial crimes as the country moved to an increasingly more robust system of financial regulation.
Such a trial could prove highly complex and last up to a year and that would create real difficulties for jury members.
