... it means that the general publics are getting a say. The advantages of jury trials are that it adds certainty to law as it gives a general verdict which cannot be misunderstood for example in a criminal case the jury states whether they are finding the person guilty or not guilty. Also they can be seen as protection against oppressive or politically motivated parties as they have the right to find defendants innocent or guilty. Disadvantages of the jury system include that a lot of jurors aren't sufficiently qualified to do the task. Some say that some jurors being summoned aren't intelligent enough and haven't got a good enough education. Also there has been concern with the average jury's understanding of complex fraud cases. Another disadvantage is that research has shown that an acquittal is about twice as likely in a jury trial down to either their inability to do the ...

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