WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Under British law a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant’s past criminal record. This protects the person accused fo a crime.
Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach a decision about a case.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.