PUBLIC LAW L4 - Legal Professionals - JURIES, SOCIAL MEDIA & THE INTERNET Flashcards
Are jury deliberations disclosed? (1)
No, jury deliberations are secret and juries do not provide reasons for their decisions.
What does S.20D(1) JA 1974 state? (1)
That it is an offence for a person intentionally to disclose information about statements made, opinions expressed, arguments advanced or votes cast by members of a jury during their deliberations.
What does S.20F(1) state? (1)
If the person making the disclosure believes that (i) an offence or contempt of court has been or may have been committed by or in relation to a juror in connection with those proceedings (ii) conduct of a juror in connection with those proceedings may provide grounds for an appeal against conviction or sentence.
What does S.20F(7) state? (1)
It is not an offence to disclose information or any evidence in contempt of court proceedings in relation to a juror’s breach of conduct.
Where have the exceptions to the jury deliberations secrecy rule been added to? (1)
Criminal Justice and Courts Acts 2015 ( CJCA 2015 ) into the Juries Act 1974, which came into effect in April 2015.
Who considers appeals against the decision of the jury? (1)
Court of Appeal - criminal division.
What can be investigated under the amended Juries Act 1974? (1)
Serious irregularities.
What new offences have been added to the CJCA 2015? (2)
Dealing with the surrender of devices ( S.15) and prohibition into conducting and intentionally sharing research ( S.20 ).
What is jury equity? (1)
The ability of a jury to reach a verdict, based on their conscience, even if it contradicts the law.
