Twelve good men...

Trial by jury has come under scrutiny following the Vicky Pryce trial where it appears that at least some of the jurors didn't really understand what they were there for. Of course, it may not be that simple - because our laws forbid jurors from talking about what went on in the jury room, or anybody questioning them about it, all we can do is draw inferences from what we do know, which may in fact be wide of the mark. And before we start talking about doing away with trial by jury, it's worth remembering those cases where juries have disregarded clear law to come up with a commonsense verdict.  Let's face it, if it wasn't for juries, Lady Chatterley's Lover would probably still be banned!