LAWS 4802
Criminal Jury Trials
Critical analysis of the criminal jury system including its history and context, the role of the judge, jury dynamics and jury composition. Perspectives and roles of the accused, victims, police, defence counsel, Crown attorney, judges, juries, media, politicians and the public.
2026
Topics
- 497-524 (excerpt only).
- Case to Investigate Potential Influences in Jury Decision-Making” Psychology of Popular
- Simplification of Jury Instructions: How Simplifying the Features of Complexity Affects
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , CRCJ 3001 , or CRCJ 3002 and LAWS 2301 , LAWS 2302 and fourth-year Honours standing. Seminars three hours a week.