What Makes a Fair Trial?
Understanding the importance of an independent judiciary in ensuring fair trials and upholding the Rule of Law.
Key Questions
- Explain what 'innocent until proven guilty' means in your own words.
- Describe the job of a judge and a jury and how each one helps make a trial fair.
- Identify the steps in a trial that help make sure everyone is treated fairly.
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