Recent Changes, Reccomendations, Reforms And Problems Flashcards
1
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2 recent changes
A
Bail law changes
Appeals system in the Supreme Court
2
Q
2 recommended reforms
A
Specialist foreperson
Investigative role
3
Q
2 suggestions for change/alternative
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Trial by judge alone
Specialist jurors
4
Q
2 problems
A
High cost of legal rep
Jury bias
5
Q
Legal rep
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high cost of legal representation – an unrepresented party is likely to be disadvantaged as they may be unfamiliar with pre-trial and trial procedures and unable to present their case in the best possible light
6
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Jury bias
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jury bias – the jury may have biases and preconceived ideas, be influenced by media coverage of the case, have difficulty understanding the case and not necessarily be representative of the community
