Question

Should attorneys be allowed to use their discretion in selecting jurors? Does the risk of discrimination and jury manipulation that appears in the use of peremptory challenges outweigh the value of giving the attorneys discretion to exclude jurors who might be leaning toward the opposition? Can we have a system of fair trials without the peremptory challenge? Explain

Answer 1

Attorneys should not be allowed to select their jurors. It is a matter of influence that the attorney may have on jury affecting the verdict. Discrimination and jury manipulation may affect the very essence of jury system which ensures an option of a verdict against so made by the judge. Hence any such practice is to be discontinued to maintain the justice in judiciary system.This definitely outweighs the rejection of jury that may be inclined towards the opponent due to lack of surity in this inclination, it is also true that there are jury that are inclined towards both sides not just the opponent so this way of approach should be disregarded. To have a fair trail it necessary that jury selection be totally unbiased, leading to verdict that would solely depend upon the attorneys talents and the weight in the cases presented by them involving all proofs and witnesses in their arsenal. This would ensure justice from the judiciary court.