Monday 16 January 2012
Defending Trial by Jury
Today, The Times splashed on its front page the plans backed by the Magistrates Association to get rid of trial by jury in 'either-way' cases that can be tried in the magistrates or Crown court.
I have written for The Times tomorrow, accessible here, defending Britain's ancient right to elect jury trial - which dates back to Magna Carta - and setting out its modern relevance as a bulwark against the arbitrary abuse of state power.
I have written for The Times tomorrow, accessible here, defending Britain's ancient right to elect jury trial - which dates back to Magna Carta - and setting out its modern relevance as a bulwark against the arbitrary abuse of state power.
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