This article was written by ACT researcher Meredith Rossner who analyzes the decision to suspend jury trials because of the risks associated with the COVID-19.
Judgment by one's peers in a court of law is a hallmark of most democratic institutions, and for good reason. Trial by jury is something that is owed to those who are charged with an offence. It is an important guard against potential abuse of power by those who run the justice system. But more than this, it is a political institution that educates citizens in the practice of democracy.
Meredith Rossner
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This content has been updated on 29 June 2020 at 9 h 17 min.