juries Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the decisions made?
A
in private
2
Q
what age ranges can sit in the jury?
A
18-75
3
Q
In what cases could you be fined?
A
If you do not turn up when you haven’t been excused
4
Q
How many members are selected and how many are used?
A
15 selected, 12 used so there are 3 reserves
5
Q
How is a jury selected?
A
A computer randomly selects names from the local electoral register
6
Q
What is the majority decision?
A
10:2
7
Q
Why do the jury use the jury room?
A
.so their decision isn’t influenced by other opinions
.so they can make a decision that could be controversial to the public
8
Q
In what incidents would a jury wrongly convict?
A
If they misunderstood the information
9
Q
Why might someone be excused?
A
.if they think someone lacks the capacity to hear the trial .if they are deaf .if they are mentally ill if they have young children .if they have booked a holiday
10
Q
Juries advantages (5)
A
.public confidence .impartial .not bound by precedent .secrecy of the jury room .open system of justice to the public
11
Q
Juries disadvantages (5)
A
.secrecy of the jury room .the internet .the media .high acquittal rates .lack of juror understanding
