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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
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'...jury system...' - oral presentation
Hi all,
These are the first two paragraphs of my oral presentation. In the opening paragraph, my aim is to show the audience that the issue is controversial and recent. In the second paragraph, I wanted to identify what the issue is and describe the main characteristics of the issue from the viewpoints of the community, victims and defendants. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Since its first use in New South Wales almost two hundred years ago, the jury system has long been a much debated aspect of the criminal justice system. With the latest reform being in November this year, the jury system has once again sparked discussions of its value in achieving justice amid competing interests within the community.
The issue at hand is really whether the jury system in our criminal justice framework serves the purpose of delivering justice effectively and efficiently. This issue of the jury system has attracted many conflicting opinions from the community, the victims and the defendants. The cost of running the jury system amounted to over nine million dollars last year. The general public is most concerned by these annual expenses, as confirmed by the Institute of Criminology. Among those working within the criminal justice system, most agree the jury is able to deliver justice, although some, like crown prosecutor Christopher Maxell, believe that ‘justice would not suffer by abolishing juries and having judge-alone trials’. Yet the notion that the defendant should be tried by his or her peers remains central to the rights of the defendant. On the other hand, victims of crime assistance league has stressed the trauma that victims endure in prolonged jury trials especially in assault and sexual assault cases where victims testimonies constitute much of the evidence presented.
Thank you
PBF
These are the first two paragraphs of my oral presentation. In the opening paragraph, my aim is to show the audience that the issue is controversial and recent. In the second paragraph, I wanted to identify what the issue is and describe the main characteristics of the issue from the viewpoints of the community, victims and defendants. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Since its first use in New South Wales almost two hundred years ago, the jury system has long been a much debated aspect of the criminal justice system. With the latest reform being in November this year, the jury system has once again sparked discussions of its value in achieving justice amid competing interests within the community.
The issue at hand is really whether the jury system in our criminal justice framework serves the purpose of delivering justice effectively and efficiently. This issue of the jury system has attracted many conflicting opinions from the community, the victims and the defendants. The cost of running the jury system amounted to over nine million dollars last year. The general public is most concerned by these annual expenses, as confirmed by the Institute of Criminology. Among those working within the criminal justice system, most agree the jury is able to deliver justice, although some, like crown prosecutor Christopher Maxell, believe that ‘justice would not suffer by abolishing juries and having judge-alone trials’. Yet the notion that the defendant should be tried by his or her peers remains central to the rights of the defendant. On the other hand, victims of crime assistance league has stressed the trauma that victims endure in prolonged jury trials especially in assault and sexual assault cases where victims testimonies constitute much of the evidence presented.
Thank you
PBF
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Hi, These are the first two paragraphs of my oral presentation. In the opening paragraph, my aim is to show the audience that the issue is controversial and recent. In the second paragraph, I wanted to identify what the issue is and describe the main characteristics of the issue from the viewpoints of the community, victims and defendants.
- Hi, These are the first two paragraphs of my oral presentation.
- In the opening paragraph, my aim is to show the audience that the issue is controversial and recent.
- In the second paragraph, I wanted to identify what the issue is and describe the main characteristics of the issue from the viewpoints of the community, victims and defendants.
- Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
- Since its first use in New South Wales (<<< I find this hard to believe.
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Hi,
These are the first two paragraphs of my oral presentation. In the opening paragraph, my aim is to show the audience that the issue is controversial and recent. In the second paragraph, I wanted to identify what the issue is and describe the main characteristics of the issue from the viewpoints of the community, victims and defendants. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
These are the first two paragraphs of my oral presentation. In the opening paragraph, my aim is to show the audience that the issue is controversial and recent. In the second paragraph, I wanted to identify what the issue is and describe the main characteristics of the issue from the viewpoints of the community, victims and defendants. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks for your reply Clive.
I meant the first time it was used in New South Wales. I should have phrased it in another way, right? Also, I am focusing only on the jury system in New South Wales.
I guess I should have posted the other paragraphs as well to give a bigger picture. I am also particular unsure of the way I link the sentences.
Following up from above. Th
I meant the first time it was used in New South Wales. I should have phrased it in another way, right? Also, I am focusing only on the jury system in New South Wales.
I guess I should have posted the other paragraphs as well to give a bigger picture. I am also particular unsure of the way I link the sentences.
Following up from above. Th
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Hi,
Oh, I see. You're in NSW.
As with any other aspect of the criminal justice system, an evaluation of the jury system must be approached from the perspectives of the different groups in society.
Perhaps one of the most valuable safeguards of justice the jury system possesses is its effectiven
Oh, I see. You're in NSW.
As with any other aspect of the criminal justice system, an evaluation of the jury system must be approached from the perspectives of the different groups in society.
Perhaps one of the most valuable safeguards of justice the jury system possesses is its effectiven
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PeaceblinkfriendI realised that this thread should belong to 'ESL Essay, Writing World'. Could any moderators kindly relocate it?Hi,
Done.
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Thanks Tanit.
Hi all,
This is the second last paragraph of my oral presentation. I wanted to raise up another poi
Hi all,
This is the second last paragraph of my oral presentation. I wanted to raise up another poi
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Hi,
Here are some language-related edits. The overall meaning and structure, I leave to you, although it all looks pretty good to me.
Clive
This is the second last paragraph of my oral presentation. I wanted to raise up another point which would show the jury system is effective although indicating the need for improved efficiency and the need for reforms. Again, the id
Here are some language-related edits. The overall meaning and structure, I leave to you, although it all looks pretty good to me.
Clive
This is the second last paragraph of my oral presentation. I wanted to raise up another point which would show the jury system is effective although indicating the need for improved efficiency and the need for reforms. Again, the id
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