Im Stuck with my Law Competition. Can someone answer ''Where does the right to be tried by a jury originate from....I would be thankful.
Kris
2007-10-01 07:41:13 · 10 answers · asked by Kristian Lloyd 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I Want to know for the UK not US...This is a question for the UK
2007-10-01 07:45:18 · update #1
England. It goes back to the Magna Carta times. A jury of your peers. It did not mean that ordinary folks could demand a jury of their peers. Peers were technically bluebloods but the practice spread as the Brits gradually democratized.
2007-10-01 07:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by bigjohn B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every one so far is right. The British (Magna Carta)developed a legal system based on prior philosophies, which provided for a jury of ones peers to oversee the evidence against you, and determine if you should be convicted. This was an attempt to prevent abuse of the legal system by the government. The US just broadened the concept, and made its application more universal.
2007-10-02 17:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by Laura S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From Henry II
The Assize of Clarendon (1166) established procedures of criminal justice including a jury.
2007-10-02 13:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thomas Jefferson insisted that a Bill of Rights for citizens be established along side the constitution. Look up amendment number 6 in the Bill.
2007-10-01 14:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by irish398 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greece. Aristotle wrote about the jury system in Athens.
2007-10-01 14:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Stupid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the second time:
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
2007-10-01 14:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since time immemorial, men had dissected many method on how to punish offenders. Thus, the jury system evolved from generations of practices to make criminals answerable for their offenses.
2007-10-02 20:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Magna Carta, signed by King John in 1215.
2007-10-01 14:45:58 · answer #8 · answered by Teekno 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Originally in Athens!!!
2007-10-03 03:48:10 · answer #9 · answered by Joe Richtofen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decode this lyrics " If you don't know me by now"
Ever wonder who is the super star?
Luke 9.60
Ever wonder who were climbing up the coconut trees and still look green?
What do you think?
2007-10-04 00:55:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋