Arguments for and Against the Jury System
Students will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of using juries in the justice system.
Key Questions
- Justify the arguments for retaining the jury system in Australia.
- Critique the potential biases or limitations of jury decision-making.
- Evaluate alternative methods of fact-finding in legal proceedings.
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