Juror Bias

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How can prejudices, stereotypes, biases, or past trauma influence a juror's decisions?

These factors can lead a juror to make decisions based on personal beliefs rather than evidence, potentially leading to unfair outcomes.

What impact can a juror's prejudices, stereotypes, biases, or past trauma have on the justice system?

It can undermine the fairness and impartiality of the justice system, potentially leading to wrongful convictions or unjust outcomes.

What steps can be taken to prevent jurors from being influenced by prejudices, stereotypes, biases, or past trauma?

The legal system can implement training and education for jurors to recognize and mitigate the impact of their personal biases, as well as provide oversight to ensure fair and impartial decision-making.

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