... On each side of the court room there are two short sealed areas of chairs for jury if required in the case hearing and one long row of chairs for public use. Personnel involved in the case and their roles. Prosecutor: The main role of the prosecutor in this case was to represent the society before the court. His function is to prove that the accused is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) appoints the prosecutors. Prosecutors are barristers and there fore subject to the professional and ethical standards of the Bar. Defence Lawyer: Both the solicitor and the barrister may represent the accused in the court. The role of the defence lawyer is to represent the client before the court to the best of their ability. The defence tries to cast a doubt on the prosecutions case by discrediting prosecution evidence and introducing ...

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