One issue that, fortunately, is often addressed in modern
times that is relevant to the Tom Robinson trial of Harper Lee's To Kill a
Mockingbird is the matter of a person's right to a trial in a venue where
there is no obvious prejudice against or for the
defendent.
Nowadays, the trial of Tom Robinson would, of
course, be different in many ways. The jury, for instance, would be composed of both
men and women and would probably have a larger number of minorities in it than any other
people since a town like Maycomb which is located in southern Alabama would have more
minorities in it. So, this situation would better protect his civil rights. But, above
all things, the trial would be moved to another town since protecting a citizen's right
to an unbiased trial is paramount. So, the venue of trials is often changed to ensure
impartial justice, or at least attempt impartiality on the part of the
witnesses.
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