The inclusion of ex-prisoners on juries
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Article Title | The inclusion of ex-prisoners on juries |
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ERA Journal ID | 35442 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Gray, Anthony |
Journal Title | Journal of Judicial Administration |
Journal Citation | 26 (2), pp. 59-75 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2017 |
Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
ISSN | 1036-7918 |
Web Address (URL) | http://sites.thomsonreuters.com.au/journals/category/journal-of-judicial-administration/ |
Abstract | This paper considers the validity of rules in each state which restrict the ability of those who have been convicted of crime (and imprisoned) to serve on juries. These exclusionary rules stop a significant number of individuals from serving on juries. It argues that such restrictions may be difficult to justify on policy grounds. The law generally believes that once a person has served their punishment, they are entitled to a fresh start. When the law places restrictions on the ability of ex-prisoners to contribute to an important societal function, it undermines this belief. Such restrictions might be based on antiquated notions of individuals as inherently good or evil, ignoring more enlightened literature noting that, in most cases, whether or not a person commits crime is based on environmental, social or situational factors, rather than inherent evil. |
Keywords | juries, prisoners, ex-prisoners, representative |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 489999. Other law and legal studies not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Law and Justice |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3y38/the-inclusion-of-ex-prisoners-on-juries
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