... service unless they can show good reason not to do. They only limitation now is disqualified and mentally disordered individuals: no-one is excused as of right. Pros and Cons of Jury Jury has been variously described as the safeguard of liberty; an essential check upon unpopular laws; the best means for establishing truth. Equally enthusiastically, opponents complain that the jury has never provided any protection against oppressive government; it sometimes shows a willful disregard for the law; it lacks practical expertise; and it introduces as much prejudice as good sense into its decisions. The value of juries in civil trials is disputed in the UK. Opponents of juries argue that they are ineffective, irrational and cause delay; proponents argue that juries bring community standards to bear, can moderate the effects of harsh laws, and are a protection against incompetent judges. Although the use of juries is declining for various reasons, ...

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