Criminal courts - Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts Flashcards
What type of court are serious criminal offences heard in?
Crown Court (in Scotland a Sheriff Court)
What type of court would you find a Judge and jury?
Crown Court - Sheriff Court
Do Sheriff Courts always have to have a Jury?
No
In Scotland, which court hears the most serious crimes (such as murder)?
High Court (Scotland)
How is a jury made up?
Members of the public - chosen from the local electoral register
How many members in a jury?
12 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland - 15 for Scotland
Can you be excused from jury service?
Yes - for ill health for reason
Who decides the verdict in a Crown Court/High Court?
The jury
What verdict can the jury return?
Guilty - Not guilty - In Scotland only also “not proven”
Who decides on the sentence/penalty in a Crown Court/High Court?
The judge
