Juries

Question 1

What are the qualifications needed to become part of the jury?

Answer 1

-Between the ages of 18 and 75.
-Been a citizen of the UK for 5 years (since age 13).
-Registered to vote.

Question 2

If you are chosen from the electoral register, what are you sent?

Answer 2

Those selected are sent a ‘jury summons’ by post.

Question 3

Name the process in which jurors will undergo when selected.

Answer 3

Jury vetting (checking)

Question 4

Describe the two types of jury vetting.

Answer 4

Routine police checks- for those who are disqualified.
Wider background checks- made on a jurors political associations.

Question 5

In which court are juries used?

Answer 5

Used in crown court to try all indictable offences.

Question 6

If you are ‘incapacitated’, you are…

Answer 6

…deaf, blind or cannot understand English.

Question 7

What are the 3 types of Jury challenging?

Answer 7

-Stand by for the crown
-for cause
-Challenge to the array

Question 8

Explain ‘Stand by for the Crown’

Answer 8

When the prosecution refuse to let a juror sit, unless there are no other jurors. (Prosecution Only).

Question 9

Explain ‘for cause’

Answer 9

The defence can challenge where a juror can sit on the jury if they have a good enough excuse. (Defence Only).

Question 10

Explain ‘Challenge to the array’

Answer 10

If the variation in the jury is unfair, not a cross section of society. (Both prosecution and defence).

Question 11

If you are a doctor, member of the armed forces or if you have served in the last 2 years, you can be……… from a jury service.

Answer 11

…Excused…

Question 12

What does the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 state?

Answer 12

It is an offence for a juror to discuss or research a case outside of court.