By contrast, Blackmun thought juries were important principally as a component of democracy - juries represent an opportunity for citizens to participate in the workings of government.
Conventional accounts of juries emphasize their value as fact-finders, guardians of liberty, and a source of legitimacy.
The essay examines Justice Blackmun's view of juries. This essay was prepared for a symposium to celebrate the publication of Linda Greenhouse's book, Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court Journey (2005).
0 kommentar(er)
