Why Channel 4’s The Jury: Murder Trial is both timely and important television
The justice system in our country is reaching its limit due to various pressures, one significant factor being persistent underfunding. However, instead of addressing the root cause, there’s a tendency to criticize juries as outdated and inefficient. Juries, which have been around for over 800 years since the Dark Ages, have played a crucial role in deciding serious criminal cases. The suggestion by Leveson to transfer more criminal offenses to be tried by judges and magistrates may seem logical, but I fear it could set a dangerous precedent – leading to a less robust justice system overall.