juries

Question 0

the judge cannot consider evidence from outside the court as in…?

Answer 0

R v Marshall and Crump 2007

Question 1

what is the role of the criminal jury?

Answer 1

to listen to the evidence, decide the facts of the case and apply them to the law. it then needs to make a decision of guilty/not guilty by unanimous or majority vote.

Question 2

under what act can the judge sit alone in the crown court?

Answer 2

Criminal justice act 2003

Question 3

the judge can sit alone if there is a risk of jury tampering, complex lengths or financial issues as in…?

Answer 3

R v Twomey 2009

Question 4

under the 19__ ______ ______ ___ a civil jury may be called in cases of; _____, __________, _____ ____________ and _________ _________.

Answer 4

1981 Supreme Court act. Fraud, defamation, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.

Question 5

the judge may sit alone if issues are too complex or scientific as in…. and….?

Answer 5

ward v James 1966 and Singh v London Underground 1990

Question 6

under what act must a jury be called if the suspect died in custody, and if the death was violent, unnatural or if the actions of a police officer.

Answer 6

Coroners and Justice act 2009

Question 7

current jury selection is governed by the…..?

Answer 7

Criminal Justice act 2003

Question 8

who used to have excusals?

Answer 8

MP’s and armed forces, people with holidays booked or child care problems

Question 9

what did sir robin auld propose in his review of the criminal courts?

Answer 9

that jury service should be made a compulsory duty to prevent “middle class opt outs”

Question 10

what is the 5 criteria required for jury members?

Answer 10

1. members should be aged 18-70*
2. must be on the electoral register
3. must be a resident in the UK for 5 yrs over the age of 13.
4. they must not have a mental disorder
5. they cannot be disqualified