Empanelling A Jury

Question 1

When must jurors be objected to

Answer 1

Whilst walking to their seat. If they sit it is too late

Question 2

Peremptory challenge

Answer 2

Each side gets 3 chances to challenge a juror without giving a reason

Question 3

Challenge for cause

Answer 3

Each side gets an unlimited amount of opportunities to challenge jurors provided they have a reason

Question 4

Factors deciding how many jurors will be empanelled

Answer 4

The length of trial
The nature of the case
Any outbreak of disease like the flu that may effect the jurors avaliablility