juries

Question 1

how many people in a jury

Answer 1

12

Question 2

where are they used

Answer 2

crown court

Question 3

who explains the law to the jury?

Answer 3

judge

Question 4

who decides sentence

Answer 4

judge

Question 5

what are 5 advantages of a jury?

Answer 5

1. public confidence is instilled due to idea of being judged by ordinary people rather than professional judges
2. jury equity upholds democracy and freedom
3. open system of justice- public, no legal knowledge of jurors as points explained
4. privacy of decision making process, juries decide verdict without pressure
5. the random selection allows for a cross section of community to be picked from

Question 6

5 disadvantages of the jury?

Answer 6

1. slow and expensive- have to explain the points of law
2. unpopular due to compulsory nature and would rather not serve
3. outside influences pre-trial publicity can affect
4. no explanation of verdict- could be bizarre methods to reach decision
5. failure to understand the law- influences decision