'Personally speaking I find the whole jury system and the poor way in which scientific, medical and technical evidence is handled by UK courts disgraceful and appalling. It has lead to quite a few well publicised miscarriages of justice and suicides. I really don't know how judges can preside over such a sorry state of affairs and sleep well in their beds at night. The inquisitorial system used throughout much of Europe is far better'
I utterly agree.
A barrister acquaintance reckons that 40 percent of those found guilty are in fact innocent - which is reflected in the light sentences passed down; sentences often criticised by the media.
There is also no automatic right of appeal which is a travesty in this day and age.