Juries^

Question 1

Juries

Answer 1

been in the system for 1000 years
make decisions in Crown Court
deciders of facts
2% of criminal cases
12 members

Question 2

Bushell’s Case

Answer 2

jury didn’t agree with judge
imprisoned or pay fine
created the idea of independence of the jury (judge can’t influence the jury)

Question 3

R V McKenna

Answer 3

judge told the jury they had 10 min to make decision
or locked up without food
case was dismissed as wasn’t a fair trial

Question 4

Qualifications

Answer 4

18-75 years old
registered to vote
must have been a resident in the UK for 5 years
since 2003 all jobs are eligible

Question 5

Disqualification

Answer 5

imprisoned
convicted for murder as a minor (detention during her majesty’s pleasure)
mentally ill
blind or deaf

Question 6

Excused

Answer 6

if you apply within 7 days
having an operation
sitting an exam
employer won’t give time off work
booked holiday
new parent
can’t be called twice in a year