The situation of Mr Parker and Mr Smith will change to that of convicted persons and you, the jury, will no longer be called upon to make a decision as to their guilt.

BBC: Lynda Spence

But in an increasingly complex world that is over-flowing with complicated statistical probabilities upon probabilities, being willing to make a simple decision is often far safer in the long run than choosing nothing for fear of making a mistake.

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The traditional system continues to be used as before, with the ABC structure an extra to be called upon when specific cost information is required to help make a particular decision.

ECONOMIST: Idea

The electorate has to make its decision based upon what the candidates actually say and do, not upon their fantasies of what a candidate might do once in office.

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