PSY344H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Penrod, Data Analysis, Judicial Notice
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Jury selection: mock trials, focus groups, surveys, questionnaire packages, data analysis, voir dire (challenge for cause) In canada, most cases are judged without a jury. In canada, there is a presumption that jurors are bot biased and can be impartial. In the us, there is a presumption that jurors are inherently biased and must be challenged. In canada, challenge for cause is automatic and unquestionable. In canada, jurors do not make decisions regarding sentencing (except making recommendations regarding parole eligibility in murder 2 cases) In the us, there are long and personal challenges done by the lawyers and adjudicated by the trial judge often involving jury consultants. In canada, the only information available to the lawyers is name, address, occupation, demeanor, and physical appearance. Jurors are polled at the beginning of jury selection to ensure they have no connection to the case, or know or have a relationship with anyone who has a connection with the case.
