What do you regard as the current issue of greatest concern in respect of either the Criminal justice system or the Civil Legal system of England and Wales? What arguments would you put to the government to persuade it to address your concern?
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What do you regard as the current issue of greatest concern in respect of either the Criminal justice system or the Civil Legal system of England and Wales? What arguments would you put to the government to persuade it to address your concern? Racism in juries Racism is prejudice or discrimination; based on the belief that race is the primary factor determining human traits and abilities. Racism includes the belief that one race is superior and all others inferior. Racism is a big problem in Britain with an estimated 400,000 racist crimes being committed1. But who are these racists, to judge somebody based purely on the colour of their skin? Throughout my essay I would like to bring attention to the issue of racism in the Criminal Justice System in the extent of racism in jury trials. Introduction On the 28th August 1963, Martin Luther King delivered a famous speech, on the steps...

