Its what you expect after seeing movies like 12 Angry Men
A trial by jury – 12 of your peers to assess your guilt. But in Australia it appears that Judge – only trials are becoming more popular. Do we no longer trust the judgement of the ordinary citizen? Will the jury become a quaint icon of the past? We take a look.
Image: Image: Shutterstock – Ralf Liebhold
Produced By: Nelson Scott
Featured In Story: Professor Arlie Loughnan – Professor of Criminal Law University of Sydney Law School
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 23 October 2024