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Notes and Discussions: Liberalism-Conservatism as an Indicator of Jury Product and Process

Notes and Discussions: Liberalism-Conservatism as an Indicator of Jury Product and Process Law and Human Behavior, Vol. 1, No. l, 1977 Notes and Discussions Liberalism-Conservatisrn as an Indicator of Jury Product and Process John P. Reed* and Robin S. Reedt Interest in jury research continues to proliferate (Kalven and Zeisel, 1966; Nagel, 1969; Schubert, 1963; Sigler, 1968; Simon, 1975). Part of this may be explained by the jury's historical significance. It is often viewed as one of the major props of the Anglo- American system of justice. Part may be accounted for by its life- and liberty-im- periling powers. In this respect it is a group that may terminate human experience or modify the quality of its existence. Few groups have such awesome powers, wherever their location -- inside or outside the justice system. Yet another facet of that interest may stem from some current themes in sociolegat research that have not only pierced the veil of secrecy surrounding the legal system but have also subjected it to closer scrutiny (Becker, 1963; Lemert, 1967; Quinney, 1973; Strodtbeck, Simon, & Hawkins; 1957). In jury research, the consequence has been some discrediting of the rationalistic ideal that the jury is a legal institution designed to render verdicts based upon the evi- dence presented http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Law and Human Behavior American Psychological Association

Notes and Discussions: Liberalism-Conservatism as an Indicator of Jury Product and Process

Reed, John P.; Reed, Robin S.
Law and Human Behavior , Volume 1 (1): 6 – Mar 1, 1977
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Law and Human Behavior, Vol. 1, No. l, 1977 Notes and Discussions Liberalism-Conservatisrn as an Indicator of Jury Product and Process John P. Reed* and Robin S. Reedt Interest in jury research continues to proliferate (Kalven and Zeisel, 1966; Nagel, 1969; Schubert, 1963; Sigler, 1968; Simon, 1975). Part of this may be explained by the jury's historical significance. It is often viewed as one of the major props of the Anglo- American system of justice. Part may be accounted for by its life- and liberty-im- periling powers. In this respect it is a group that may terminate human experience or modify the quality of its existence. Few groups have such awesome powers, wherever their location -- inside or outside the justice system. Yet another facet of that interest may stem from some current themes in sociolegat research that have not only pierced the veil of secrecy surrounding the legal system but have also subjected it to closer scrutiny (Becker, 1963; Lemert, 1967; Quinney, 1973; Strodtbeck, Simon, & Hawkins; 1957). In jury research, the consequence has been some discrediting of the rationalistic ideal that the jury is a legal institution designed to render verdicts based upon the evi- dence presented

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Published: Mar 1, 1977

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