It represents the dated approach by the courts to ensure fairness by superficially screening for bias, instead of equipping jurors to understand nuance, through criminal justice proceedings. There is, however, another solution that could make a real difference combating prejudice in courts: letting jurors speak. Unlike a trial before a judge alone, a jury in Ontario can only listen and not ask questions. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... I propose Ontario copy other jurisdictions, and instead of asking if someone is a racist as a superficial screening tool, courts actually help answer jurors’ questions through the trial.

Source: thestar June 09, 2021 20:54 UTC