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#612 | Should Britain Abolish Jury Trials?

Who should decide if you are guilty: the state, or a group of 12 ordinary citizens? England is now considering getting rid of jury trials for thousands of cases. It would be the biggest change to the justice system since the Middle Ages. Crown Court backlog: years-long waits for ...  Show more

[From The Vault 🔐] Thomas Cook | The Father of Modern Tourism

From The Vault 🔐 — normally a member-only episode, unlocked this month for everyone.--He has been called the father of modern tourism and was responsible for opening up the world to people who had never previously had the opportunity to travel.In this episode, we take a look at ...  Show more

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