10. Trial by judge and jury
10. Trial by judge and jury
- Andrew Sanders, Andrew SandersProfessor of Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Birmingham
- Richard YoungRichard YoungProfessor of Law and Policy Research, University of Bristol
- and Mandy BurtonMandy BurtonProfessor of Socio-Legal Studies, University of Leicester
Abstract
This chapter discusses the jury trial. It discusses the influence of the judge on the trial process and outcome; how jury composition affects perceptions of the fairness and legitimacy of jury trial; the impact of jury composition and juror attitudes on verdicts; whether key evidential rules unduly favour the defence or prosecution; and attempts to further erode the practical significance of jury trial.
