How Is A Fair/Unbiased Hearing Limited Flashcards
1
Q
Bail
A
An accused person may not be granted bail, even though they have not been found guilty
2
Q
Resources
A
Accused person will have more limited resources resulting in unequal footing
3
Q
Trial procedures
A
Confusing for the accused without legal representation
4
Q
Bias
A
Media coverage can make it hard to find jurors who don’t already have an opinion on the issue
5
Q
Direct indictment
A
Unfair if the accused is not entitled to the committal process
6
Q
Changes to the Sentencing Act 1991
A
Doesn’t take into account individual circumstances resulting in an unfair outcome
7
Q
Tighter guidelines for legal aid
A
Lack of representation risks a fair trial
