Juries - Evaluation

Question 1

Strengths -

Answer 1

Public participation
Public confidence in system
Jury equity means they are not bound by the letter of the law
Juries are impartial
Jury secrecy means they can decide without fear of D

Question 2

Weaknesses -

Answer 2

Lack of juror competence
Can use own biases due to jury equity
Jury secrecy means discrimination wont be discovered
Media can have negative impact
Costly and time consuming