This resource from Juries Victoria outlines the key moments in the history and rationale of a Jury. It talks to major changes to the eligibility of a jury including: the inclusion of women. It also discusses the role of juries in landmark cases. Teachers can use it to introduce students to how the jury system evolved in Victoria, while community members gain insight into the democratic principles that underpin the justice system.
This resource from Juries Victoria outlines the key moments in the history and rationale of a Jury. It talks to major changes to the eligibility of a jury including: the inclusion of women. It also discusses the role of juries in landmark cases. Teachers can use it to introduce students to how the jury system evolved in Victoria, while community members gain insight into the democratic principles that underpin the justice system.
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