The Courtroom

Question 1

features of the adversary system

Answer 1

• The role of the parties
• The role of the judge
• The need for legal representation
• The rules of evidence and procedure
• The burden and standard of proof

Question 2

Disadvantages of the jury system

Answer 2

• It is not a true cross-section of the community
• It is difficult for jury members to understand complicated evidence
• jurors may be influenced by the argument of clever barristers
• jurors may be influenced by the media
• jurors may have personal biases
• jurors may not follow the law