Juries

• Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of change to jury selection process

  Peremptory challenges are a mechanism that allowed lawyers for either side to dismiss a certain number of prospective jurors without an explanation.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2020
  
• Canada’s Wrongfully Convicted: How can wrongful convictions be prevented?

  What can be done to ensure people who are innocent don't slip through the justice system's cracks?

  Canada

  May 9, 2019
  
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• Canadian jurors deserve better pay

  Some families on social assistance earn more than some Canadians serving on juries.

  Canada

  May 27, 2018
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• Lawyers clash over jury reform following Colten Boushie case

  The lawyer representing Colten Boushie’s family seeks changes to the jury system; head of the Sask. Trial Lawyers Association says no overhaul is needed.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2018
• Bob Layton Editorial: What is justice?

  Criticism from all sides in the Stanley verdict.

  Feb 14, 2018
• Experts, Indigenous advocates renew call for more diversity on juries

  Some legal experts and Indigenous advocates say the Gerald Stanley murder trial highlights a long-standing need for more diversity on juries.

  Crime

  Feb 9, 2018