We need better jury directions to ensure justice is done
- Written by John Gibbons, Adjunct Professor in Linguistics, Monash University
To avoid miscarriages of justice, we need a jury direction process that leads to maximum juror understanding.
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In a trial involving a jury, the judge gives the jury instructions on various issues including the relevant laws, trial process and evidence. In Victoria, these instructions are know as jury directions.
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