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The jury's out over how well court system works



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Published Date: 05 May 2008
By NIALL McCLUSKEY
Our process of justice is due for a revamp and must be made as fair as it can possibly be, says NIALL McCLUSKEY
IMAGINE you find yourself on trial in the High Court charged with murder. You assert your innocence, but the jury finds you guilty. Collectively, they appear to be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of your guilt. You are sentenced to life imprisonmen...



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  • Last Updated: 04 May 2008 6:31 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Legal Issues
 
1

Guga II,

Rockall 05/05/2008 13:14:32
I'll go along with the idea of jury selection using something like the American "voir dire" system. However, be very careful about letting that waste of space Kenny MacAskill anywhere near this as he will, undoubtedly, stuff things up.
2

Venachar,

05/05/2008 14:09:39
7 v 8 My verdict would be "Not Proven".
3

Evan Owen,

Snowdonia 05/05/2008 16:16:35
Natural justice is something that we in the UK lost many years back.

If someone wants to have you done over and they have influence then all hope is lost.
4

freethekillie2,

Killie 05/05/2008 17:15:54
7 v 8 My verdict would be "Not Proven". #2

Yes but it still happens.


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