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You be the judge: No thanks!

Authors :
Freiberg, Arie
Warner, Kate
Spiranovic, Caroline
Davis, Julia
Source :
Alternative Law Journal; September 2018, Vol. 43 Issue: 3 p154-159, 6p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

In the light of proposals to give jurors a sentencing role in response to media portrayals of judges as soft on crime and out of touch, this article reports on a study which explored jurors’ thoughts about such a role using survey questions and interviews. Most shied away from such a role.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1037969X and 23989084
Volume :
43
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Alternative Law Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs46692771
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1037969X18792109