evaluation of trial by jury & mags

• what are the advantages of trial by magistrates?

  -shorter max sentence

  -quick trial

  -cheaper than crown
• what are the disadvantages of trial by magistrates?

  -magistrates not a qualified legal professional

  -delay- 333,000 cases as of sep 24
• what are the advantages of trial by jury?

  -56% of cases convicted in 2021/22 (high not guilty verdict)

  -balanced & fair judgements by jurors
• what are the disadvantages of trial by jury?

  -cost is 10x for crown, average per sitting day is £3,036

  -time consuming

  -lack of legal expertise

  -personal bias & emotional verdicts

  -jury at risk of being nobbled