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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > psychology and law > trial processes > jury competence
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > psychology and law > trial processes > jury competence
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > social history of crime > courts, corrections, punishments > trials > trial processes > jury competence
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminal justice > judicial systems > trials > trial processes > jury competence
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > democracy and democratization > decision making in democracies > judicial systems > trials > trial processes > jury competence

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jury competence  

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  • Many observers praise the abilities of juries in making decisions in both criminal and civil cases. Others, however, criticize the competence of juries, arguing that juries are not effective legal decision makers. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Jury Competence]

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