Abstract:
The Jury Tribunal is one of the main institutions in various democratic
legal systems, such as in Brazil and the United States. The jury is an institution that
originated in the 13th century in England. Since its creation, the understanding has
prevailed that jurors decide on the conviction or acquittal of the defendant, and this
decision does not require justification. The plenary session is presided over by a
judge who oversees the proper conduct of the proceedings in accordance with the
relevant legislation. In this research, we will analyze the similarities and differences
between the Brazilian and U.S. Jury Tribunals, examining how each system
addresses the principle of justice. The main issue to be investigated is how the
Brazilian and U.S. jury systems deal with the challenges of justice and its corollaries,
such as impartiality, fairness, and representativeness, and how these approachesimpact the administration of justice. The cultural and social differences between the
two countries may significantly affect the structure and functioning of the Jury
Tribunal, as the decisions of a lay court are laden with subjectivity. This research will
use a comparative approach, evaluating legal documents, academic studies, and
doctrines related to the proposed topic.
