... to have executed. Famous jury trials going back over the centuries have provided the system in U.K as a glowing example for the rest of the world. Whenever reference is made to fairness and justice it is the role of the jury, which is put forward. However recently most people have really started questioning the function and the purpose of the jury as well as whether it should be replaced completely by something else as a safer and more useful way to ensure law and order and decisions that are fair. The time has come to be clear. Either we want a democratic element maintained in our system or we don't. Either we trust the judgment of 12 ordinary citizens or we don't. Whenever individuals or the community are asked the response is overwhelming - citizens prefer trial of significant issues by their peers. What we have to ensure is ...

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