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minus-squarefine_sandy_bottom@lemmy.federate.cclinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 days agoAgain, it’s not a great system but it’s the best available. I think the problem of “idiot jurors” is mitigated somewhat in that a unanimous verdict is required. A hung jury is a better outcome than an incorrect finding.
Again, it’s not a great system but it’s the best available.
I think the problem of “idiot jurors” is mitigated somewhat in that a unanimous verdict is required. A hung jury is a better outcome than an incorrect finding.