Originally Posted by
Above The Clouds
So you are saying every jury should be qualified in the role they are being asked to assess ? what a load of tosh.
No, I am saying that a result such as this is more to be expected in any case where some moderate level of experience or technical background knowledge would enhance the jurist's ability to accurately judge the arguments being made, in context. Many lawyers will tell you that - it is part & parcel of the lottery which is our justice system.
That said, this result is about 'beyond reasonable doubt' on a charge of 'gross negligence'.. I doubt many - any? - of us would consider that a fair charge. An honest mistake, or series of mistakes, is not necessarily negligence. Perhaps the more important question is what happens next.