Judiciary Role in Social Control

Question 1

Aims and Objectives

Answer 1

To make interpretations and apply to the law
Generally manage the trial ensuring human rights
Explain procedure and legal issues
Sum up evidence for the jury
Pass sentencing

Question 2

Working Practices

Answer 2

Judges swear to the two judicial oaths (allegiance and judicial)
Independent from other agencies
Judges have ultimate responsibility regarding freedom based solely on the law, evidence, facts with no improper influence