PSY100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: O. J. Simpson, Equal Protection Clause, Precedent
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Canada vs us: from lecture 5 be impartial be challenged. In canada, most cases are judged without a jury. In canada, there is a presumption that jurors are not biased and can. In the us there is a presumption that jurors are inherently biased and must. In us, because of the system/rules, they are assumed to be biased - information that may bias jury people can effect them because of rules. In canada, jurors do not make decisions regarding sentencing - except sometimes for 2nd degree murder, they can suggest it. Challenge for cause be impartial with respect to a particular issue. Legal mechanism in place to challenge jurors as to whether they would. Particular issues: racial bias, sexual orientation, religion, anything that has an air of reality of prejudice within the community: has to be proved to the judge or they won"t allow challenge for cause.