Double Jeopardy
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 2:23 pm
There is a very high profile case here in Uk which is to be brought back to trial (under English Law), 18yrs after the first trial which found the defendants innoccent of murder.
The case is that of a young black schoolboy who died after being jumped by a gang of white yobs. After a huge public enquiry it was deemed that the Metripolitan Police (London) were "instutionally racist"
Lots of debate here as to whether there should be a second trial (in light of new evidence). Most people think they are guilty but. How can they have fair trial?
Just wondered whether there are double jeapordy rules elsewhere? What do you guys think of the principle?
The case is that of a young black schoolboy who died after being jumped by a gang of white yobs. After a huge public enquiry it was deemed that the Metripolitan Police (London) were "instutionally racist"
Lots of debate here as to whether there should be a second trial (in light of new evidence). Most people think they are guilty but. How can they have fair trial?
Just wondered whether there are double jeapordy rules elsewhere? What do you guys think of the principle?
