Juries Flashcards
1
Q
How are juries used in the Crown Court?
A
- Indictable offences and triable-either-way offences
- Decide if the defendant is guilty or not
2
Q
How are juries used in the High/County Court?
A
- In a very small number of civil cases, mostly for defamation
3
Q
How are juries used in the Coroners Court?
A
- To enquire into certain deaths
4
Q
What qualifications are needed to sit on a jury?
A
- 18-69
- Registered to vote on the electoral register
- Lived in the UK for at least 5 years
- Must not be already disqualified
- Not mentally disabled
- Members of the armed forces may be excused
- Cannot sit on the jury if lacks capacity (blind, deaf etc)
5
Q
What are the advantages of juries?
A
- Lay involvement
- Public confidence
- Jury equality
- Impartial
- Representational to the publiv
6
Q
What are the advantages of juries?
A
- Lay involvement
- Public confidence
- Jury equality
- Impartial
- Representational to the public
7
Q
What are the disadvantages of juries?
A
- Do not give a reason behind their decision
- Perverse verdicts
- Lack of Understanding
- Media Influence
