week 8 Flashcards
(19 cards)
what is the Criminal procedure and investigations act (1996)
the police have a legal duty to record and reveal all evidence they come across in a criminal investigation
why does the role of the victim get lost within the prosecution
The crown court takes the case and the defence lawyers defend
the trial does not have a role for the victim
what does newborn say about the British adversarial system
its not primarily about establishing the truth
when are juries not helpful in court cases
when there is complex issues that they do not understand (ordinary people)
what happened in the case of Vicky Price
the judge criticised the jury
10 of its members sent the judge a letter asking fr guidance
the judge criticised them on a lack of understanding the phrase reasonable doubt
which is the ideal form of adversarial justice
Crown court
how many cases reach crown court
about 3-4%
due to covid how much of a backlog of cases are there
54,000
how many members make up the jury
12 members between 18-70
at makes you exempt from being a juror
mental health issues, job roles, previous convictions
what rules must jurors follow
they must not discuss the case with anyone
what happened to university lecturer Theodora Dallas
she was jailed for 6 months for researching criminal defendant while serving on the jury
who may be given special measures in order to give evidence
children under 18
victims of sexual offences
targeted victims
people with communication difficulties
what are some examples of special methods to give evidence
video recorded evidence
evidence given in private
removal of wigs and gowns
screens around the witness box
what happend in the case of Ched Evans
in 2012 he was tried at crown court for raping a 19yr old
he pleaded not guilty
How long in prison did Ched Evans get sentenced
5 years but he was released half way through on. license
can people appeal their case
people that were convicted by magistrates court can appeal their case at crown court
the convicted at crown court can appeal their case to the court of appeal
was Chet Evans eventually found guilty or not guilty
he was found not guilty and received an £800,000 settlement
is sexual history allowed to be given as evidence in court
in most cases no - apart from in exceptional cases
