Description of a jury trial in an english court, how effective they are and some criticisms.
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What is a jury?
All cases of serious criminal offences are tried by a jury.
-A jury is a panel of 12 people who listen to the evidence presented in a court case and then give a verdict on the guilt or innocence of the person or persons on trial.
-The members of the jury are impartial, they don't know anyone in the trial and don't care about the result
-Their verdict is based solely on …
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…even thought the court explains how the trial goes by giving out simple leaflets they still can't understand many cases. Nevertheless a lot don't like the service so they rush to the end, because of income loss or because its "boring". Furthermore a lot people get scared or threatened by the defendants friends or even bribed especially people of 18, 19. As well as the news channels or media coverage will influence their minds and their decision.
…even thought the court explains how the trial goes by giving out simple leaflets they still can't understand many cases. Nevertheless a lot don't like the service so they rush to the end, because of income loss or because its "boring". Furthermore a lot people get scared or threatened by the defendants friends or even bribed especially people of 18, 19. As well as the news channels or media coverage will influence their minds and their decision.
