OVERSEEING JURY TRIALS – THE DEMANDING JOB OF A HIGH COURT JUDGE

Jury trials are a rarity among the world’s legal traditions, but a fundamental bedrock of the common law system. The jury’s role as the decider of a defendant’s guilt makes them the natural centrepiece of a criminal trial, but an often overlooked part of the process is the role of the trial judge.

News - South China Morning Post reports that jury trials are a rarity among the world’s legal traditions, but a fundamental bedrock of the common law system.

The report adds: The jury’s role as the decider of a defendant’s guilt makes them the natural centrepiece of a criminal trial, but an often overlooked part of the process is the role of the trial judge.

The judge does not sit in the back seat while waiting for the jury to deliver its verdict; rather, the judge acts as a conductor of an orchestra, ensuring that each party plays their proper role and...

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