Judge Directions To The Jury Flashcards
1
Q
What does the judge have the task of doing?
A
Summing up the evidence that has been presented to the jury in a way that is easily understandable for them
2
Q
What do jurors find difficult in understanding (2)
A
Complex evidence and legal language
3
Q
What happened after the Victorian Law Reform Commission recommended that jury directions should be simpler
A
The Jury Directions Act 2013 was passed
4
Q
What did the Jury Directions Act 2013 provide (3)
A
- new processes for identifying the directions of the judge
- clarifies obligation of the trial judge
- improves the way directions are given to the jury
