Almost anyone can be called upon to do jury service at any time, yet few people fully understand court procedure or the exact function of the jury in a trial. This book, based on the author's experience over some 15 years of prosecuting and defending before juries in the Crown Court, clears away the mystique surrounding the trial and its participants. The author explains the duties and rights of jurors and follows through all stages from the time they are sworn in to the verdict at the end of the trial. The roles of the many participants, the judge, barristers and solicitors, are clarified and the different classes of witness are identified. These range from the ordinary eye-witness through the police officer and the fingerprint expert to the forensic scientist, not forgetting the defendant, who is the most important witness in many cases. The basic rules of evidence are clearly and simply spelled out so that the juror may understand which facts can be heard and which cannot. The vexed question of identification of defendants is also covered. This clear and readable guide through the complexities of court procedure will be of value to anyone called to jury service. The author's suggestions for changes in the law to simplify the jury's task, to make the trial more effective and to save public money, will be of interest to anyone involved in the law.

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