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I agree.
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How about the argument from the other side ....
I don't recall such an application ever being made.
I suspect the prospect of success would be +/- zero.
Jurors swear an oath or affirm that they will give a true verdict (or verdicts) according to the evidence.
Amongst other things, they are instructed:
- To try the case only on the evidence and arguments they hear in court.
- To disregard any press/media reports about the trial.
- (When there has been publicity) To disregard anything they may have read or heard about the case.
- Not to carry out any private research of their own, for example by referring to books, the internet or by going to look at places referred to in the evidence.
- Not to discuss the case with anyone not on the jury and not allow anyone to talk to them about it, whether directly, by telephone, on social networking sites or in any other way.
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Re Inquests
The High Court heard an application last week by the Secretary Of State For Transport for judicial review of a decision by the Norfolk Coroner relating to AAIB material.
I don't think judgment has yet been given. I can't find it online.