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judge instructing a jury
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How can a judge instruct a jury to bring a guilty verdict? Surely this is then not a fair trial Can the jury overide the Judge?
Also why can a name be witheld due to legal reasons, who makes this discision, and what are the legal reasons?
Also why can a name be witheld due to legal reasons, who makes this discision, and what are the legal reasons?
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The name of the defendant may not be disclosed for various reasons, including the age of the defendant (if he is a minor) and to protect the identity of the victim.
The latter example could be when a man is charged with raping his very young daugher - naming him would clearly identify the victim.
Or if the defendant is likely to be tried in the very near future for a different offense - naming him could prejudice the jury.
The latter example could be when a man is charged with raping his very young daugher - naming him would clearly identify the victim.
Or if the defendant is likely to be tried in the very near future for a different offense - naming him could prejudice the jury.
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