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jury is independent from judge & parties in this case
evidence: Bushell’s case (1670) —> this case acts as a precedent that jury should not be directed
Bushel’s case (1670)
judge would not accept not guilty verdict & ordered jury to continue deliberations without food or water (leaves them no choice)
secrecy of jury room allows free discussion
Contempt of Court Act 1981 (protects confidentiality)
Contempt of Court Act 1981
jury is free from pressure in their discussion and gives freedom to ignore strict interpretation of the law
R v Kronlid 1996
3 women caused criminal damage of £1.5 million to a Hawk fighter plane and were found not guilty as aircraft was being sold to oppressive region in indonesia
public confidence in the system of jury trial
jurors are respected and public have faith in impartiality & fairness
public confidence evidence
Lord Devlin said juries are ‘the lamp that shows freedom lives’
jury can reject prosecution if unjustified or politically motivated
R v Kronlid 1996 —> gives defendant fair chance
