Juror Discrimination

/ˈdʒʊərər dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Unlawful exclusion or biased treatment of potential or actual jurors based on race, gender, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.
    Juror discrimination was alleged during the voir dire process in the criminal trial.

Forms

  • juror discrimination

Commentary

Juror discrimination is chiefly addressed in constitutional law, particularly under equal protection principles and fair trial rights.

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