Should jury trials be abolished?

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Selected thesis

Jury trials should be abolished.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    It takes a lot of time and money to put together a jury.

  • Pro claim 2

    Many members of the public may not be qualified to make legal decisions.

  • Con claim 1

    Juries make the criminal justice system more fair.

  • Con claim 2

    Jury trials act as check on government power.