Lay People Flashcards
1
Q
What are the advantages of the jury?
A
1) It’s Trial by Peers
2) It’s Public Participation in the justice system
3) it limits the power of the state as the jurors have the final say (Bushell’s Case)
2
Q
What case is an example of a fair verdict reached by the jury?
A
R v Wang
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of the jury?
A
1) Perverse verdicts e.g R v Ponting, R v Owen
2) Media pressure R v West
3) Internet influencing juries AG v Fraill Facebook case
