what is the role of the jury Flashcards
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when are juries used in Australia
sometimes used to determine whether a person is guilty of an offence
what are criminal juries used for
In the original jurisdiction of the County and Supreme Courts
When the accused is charged with an indictable offence
When the accused pleads not guilty
when is a criminal jury never used
never used in the magistrates or when the accused pleads guilty
can a jury hand down a sanction
no
how can someone become a criminal jury
individuals 18 and over that are enrolled to vote can qualify to be a jury
they are selected at random and sent a questionare in order to determine if they are eligible
if eligibe they are presented with court summons and then told if they are needed or not
what courts are jurys compulsary
county and supreme court
what is the role of a jury
Listen to all the evidence
Concentrate during the trial
Piece the evidence together and decide whether the accused is guilty or not guilty
what does a jury do
reach a unanimous vote
if decision cant be made there is a hung jury and the accused is tried again
jury must be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused commited the crime in order to find them guilty
what are the strengths of the jury system
Spreads the responsibility o the decision (upholding fairness)
independent and impartial
whats the weaknesses of the jury system
jurors dont have to give reason for their decison
jurors may be biased
