Petition Abolish jury trials and let judges rule on cases

The idea that a jury can make vital decisions in a trial is absurd. The judge is fully qualified in their position and should be trusted ; whilst the members of the jury may give a perfectly rational opinion , they are often biased due to their own religious and moral views.

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Date closed 6 November 2019
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