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Bermuda Considers Specialist 'Gun Court' to Reduce Firearm Violence
12 April 2011
Royal Gazette (Bermuda)
Bermuda could end up introducing a gun court with a panel of judges because jurors are appearing to show bias, according to National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief.
Mr Perinchief believes some jury members have been intimidated in their decision-making while others may have allowed themselves to be influenced by whether a defendant has a criminal record.
He says a panel of judges instead would ensure justice is served and police's work gathering evidence against... (GunPolicy.org)