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- Most of civil cases do not require the presence of a jury anymore. The abolishment of the jury has not had adverse effect. Juries are involved in only one per cent of criminal cases. Therefore, they should be removed. The abolishment of the jury would reduce costs and accelerate trials.
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Aug 7, 2019 · The most controversial issue is that “should trial by jury be abolished and replaced by judge’s decision alone?” if the jury is abolished, the judges will be drawn into greater attention about their ability to determine guilt and innocent.
Aug 17, 2023 · Trials by jury are “inherently fairer” and are “an essential safeguard against injustice”. Juries can also be crucial in preventing “excessive state power”, said lawyer Samantha Love ...
Jun 30, 2020 · 30 June 2020. Society. Is the threat to remove juries a danger to citizens' rights? In response to the recent suggestions of trial juries being removed in favour of lay magistrates, Kent Law School's Darren Weir said: ‘The right to trial by jury is once again under threat.
Jun 23, 2020 · Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland QC indicated today that legislation to allow trial without jury could be passed within weeks – but the changes would only be temporary. Buckland told MPs on the...
- The Biased Jury
- Media Influence and Pre-Formed Opinions
- Ill-Equipped and Often Capricious Decision-Making
- Moving from Jury Trials to Bench Trials
The Sixth Amendment grants the right to an “impartial jury.” Herein lies the first problem. Nothing about today’s juries is impartial. The process of voir dire (jury selection) has transformed into a mini-trial in and of itself, with opposing counsel fighting vigorously not for impartiality but also for advantage. In essence, attorneys are fighting...
Today’s 24/7 media coverage and our inextricable tethering to electronic devices further complicates impartiality. Consider the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Although the judge instructed jurors not to discuss the case or watch any media related to the case, it is a fanciful dream to believe that each juror complied with this directive entirely. The o...
Most jurors are not only inherently biased (as we all are to some degree!) but also are ill-equipped to complete their duty. Jurors with zero legal training are frequently tasked with deciding cases involving brain-melting issues like patent law or medical malpractice. Prospective jurors with experience in the subject matter at hand are usually exc...
I contend that the United States should consider moving away from the standard jury process and instead shift toward “bench trials” in which a panel of judges decides a case. It is possible that the average trial would benefit greatly from adjudication by a team of trained legal professionals who swear an oath to remain impartial. Of course, becaus...
Finally, it will present a number of recommendations for English jury reform, including the new Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015, and explores the possibility of the abolition of the English criminal jury system and proposes the use of alternative models of criminal trial.
Jul 15, 2020 · The right to jury trial is under imminent threat in England and Wales. As with all areas of life, Covid-19 has had a profound effect on the criminal justice system. Trials were suspended at the...
