Making the justice system better for victims: consultation - easy read
Easy read summary of proposals in our consultation on improving victims' experiences of the justice system.
Why some people think there should be a jury in serious sexual offence trials
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- it is better for a jury of 15 different people to make an important decision instead of one judge
- a jury is fairer and people have confidence in their decision
- being on a jury helps people have an important role in the justice system
- it is better to do more to help jurors understand serious sexual offences than to not have juries
- there is more diversity with a jury system
- people being found not guilty in serious sexual offence cases might not be because of what jurors' think
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It can be difficult to get evidence in these kinds of cases.
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- judges might have fixed ideas or beliefs and there is no one to challenge them
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The Scottish Government would like to hear your views about juries in serious sexual offence cases.
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Contact
Email: victimsconsultation@gov.scot
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