Every now and then the idea of preventing jurors from sitting on trials involving complex or confusing issues gains some traction. However, numerous studies have proven that 12 jurors, regardless of the subject matter, perform as well as 1 judge.
NEWS.com.au: Justice Peter McClellan calls for court review of jury process
The Daily Telegraph: Juries lie at the heart of justice
Sydney Morning Herald: Jury brings common sense to trials: AG
ABC Online: Judge wants to cut juries from complex trials
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