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1. Criminal
justice
process and
procedure
By Gursimran Chodda

2. CONTENTS:
What is the current state of diversity
in the UK judiciary in terms of race,
gender, and socio-economic
background, and what impact does
this have?

What impact does social media
coverage have on public
perception of court cases, and how
might this affect the fairness of
trials?
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3. Diversity in the UK
Judiciary: Challenges &
Impact
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4. Gender diversity in the UK Judiciary
Women in the judiciary:

●Court Judges: 37% women, 63% men
●Tribunal Judges: 52% women, 48% men
●Magistrates: 56% women, 44% men

Senior positions

●High Court Judges: 30% women, 70% men
●No female Chief Justice or Supreme Court President

5. Proportion of female legal professionals by PQE band, April
2024

6. Racial Diversity in the UK
Judiciary (2024)
●Ethnic minority representation has increased across legal
professions but remains low at senior levels.

●Black and Asian lawyers are progressing more slowly into top
positions like King’s Counsel and senior judges.

●Ethnic minority candidates apply for judicial roles in high numbers
but are less likely to be shortlisted or appointed.

●Most ethnic minority judges are based in London, with very few in
other regions.

●Despite progress, barriers to career progression and judicial
appointments still exist.

7. Judicial appointment success rates by
ethnicity

8. Socio-economic background in the UK
Judiciary

Barrister vs Solicitor Disparity:
-Solicitors were 53% less likely to be
appointed than barristers.
Judicial Appointments:
-Solicitors made up 46% of
recommendations, barristers 54%.
Tribunal vs Court Judges:
-62% of tribunal judges were
non-barristers.
-31% of court judges were non-barristers
(5% drop since 2014).
Promotion & Seniority:
-Non-barristers were half as likely to be
promoted (2% vs. 4%).
-Only 5% of High Court+ judges were
non-barristers.
-54%+ of District Judges were
non-barristers.

9. The Impact of Social
Media on Court Cases
and Trial Fairness

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10. The role of social media in shaping public perception
Statistics

●80% of UK adults use social media
●56% of Americans say social media has influenced their
views on legal cases

Influence

●Real-time updates and personal opinions from the public
and influencers.
●High-profile cases often go viral, amplifying public opinion
on both sides.

11. Johnny depp and Amber Heard defamation
trial (2022) -The trial received extensive media and social media attention
across platforms like Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.
-Public Reactions: Social media became a platform for both
supporting Johnny Depp and criticizing Amber Heard, heavily
influencing public opinion.
IMPACT ON PUBLIC PERCEPTION:
1.Social Media Role: Memes, commentary, and influencer
narratives created a polarized public opinion before the trial
conclusion.
2.Legal Implications: The viral nature of coverage raised
concerns about fairness, as potential jurors were exposed to
pre-trial opinions.

12. The Trial of George Floyd (2020)
The trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with the murder of George
Floyd, was covered globally on social media platforms.
Public Reactions: Social media amplified protests and activism,
driving the Black Lives Matter movement.

IMPACT ON TRIAL FAIRNESS:
●Activism and Protests: The viral sharing of
footage of Floyd’s death, as well as subsequent
protests, impacted the trial's atmosphere.
●Concerns on Bias: Intense media coverage may
have influenced the jury's impartiality.

13. Bibliography
1.Books and Articles:
○Floyd Alexander-Hunt, 'Trial by Tik Tok: How social media is affecting the Johnny
Depp and Amber Heard case' (Law Society Journal, 17 May 2022)
https://lsj.com.au/articles/trial-by-tik-tok-how-social-media-is-affecting-the-johnny-d
epp-and-amber-heard-case/ accessed 4 March 2025.
○Kathryn Diss, 'George Floyd's death shows the power of social media as the US
reacts' (ABC News, 28 May 2020)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-28/minneapolis-george-floyd-protests-amplif
y-bad-us-race-relations/12294626 accessed 4 March 2025.
○Peter Suciu, 'There Will Be No Winner As Social Media Continues To Shape The
Reputations Of Johnny Depp And Amber Heard' (Forbes, 10 May 2022)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/05/10/there-will-be-no-winner-as-soc
ial-media-continues-to-shape-the-reputations-of-johnny-depp-and-amber-heard/
accessed 4 March 2025.
2.Case Law:
○R v Whelan [2013] UKSC 2.
○R v John Darwin [2008] EWCA Crim 1873.
3.Websites:
○Pew Research Center, Social Media and Legal Perception in the U.S. (Pew
Research, 2020) https://www.pewresearch.org accessed 4 March 2025.

14. THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING !