1. (Rugby) a kick in certain sports such as rugby, in which the ball is dropped and kicked as it bounces from the ground. Compare punt 2, place kick. 2. (Wrestling) a wrestling attack, illegal in amateur wrestling, in which a wrestler leaps in the air and kicks his opponent in the face or body with both feet. 3.
The Role of the Jury. IN a jury trial, the judge represents the letter of the law as voted by legislators and interpreted by the highest court of the land, and also considers the precedents of other court decisions. The prosecutor represents the interests of the society and the judicial system. The defense counsel represents the interests of the accused. But it is the jury that judges the validity of the law, its intent, and the guilt or innocence of the accused. A juror has the responsibility to vote his convictions, no matter what the other jurors vote.
What is a Jury? A jury consists of twelve ordinary citizens who are able to apply their common-sense to the matter of determining the guilt or innocence of someone accused of an offence. The basis for a twelve person jury is that it is a representative cross section of the local community and therefore are more likely to judge in line with generally accepted values of the society. Jurors represent diverse backgrounds and therefore, individual prejudices are likely to be neutralised. Of what importance is jury service? Jury service is a very critical element of the justice system in our country. The justice system in Jamaica like other democracies rests on the concept of trial by jury. Trial by jury ensures that the people are accountable to each other rather than to a government appointed judge for decisions made in such trials.