Justice and the Legal System · Justice & Ethics

The Jury System

Evaluating the role of ordinary citizens in the administration of justice through the jury process.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who should decide the guilt of a citizen: peers or professionals?
  2. 2Is a trial by jury the most equitable way to ensure a fair hearing?
  3. 3How can we ensure juries remain impartial in the age of social media?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C9K02
Year: Year 9
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice & Ethics

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