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Lord Devlin famously said, "...trial by jury is more than an instrument of Justice and more than one wheel of the constitution: it is the lamp that shows that freedom lives". Critically assess the jury system
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1. Lord Devlin famously said, "...trial by jury is more than an instrument of Justice and more than one wheel of the constitution: it is the lamp that shows that freedom lives". Critically assess the jury system making reference to continental alternatives and Sir Robin Auld's recommendations. Over very recent times the domestic jury system has become under greater scrutiny than at any time. To be judged as to innocence or guilt by a jury of your peers has been somewhat entrenched into our legal system and other common law systems for as long as we care to remember. It is now apparent that reform and rejuvenation are the order of the day for many commentators, politicians, lawyers and judges. Within this answer I wish to evaluate what recommendations have been made by whom, what responses have been forthcoming and what alternatives might we be faced with in the advent of...
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