Juries - Role Flashcards
1
Q
General Role -
A
Consider evidence
Take notes
Review case details
Hear witness testimonies
Decide guilty/not guilty
2
Q
What is jury equity?
A
The jury is only judges of facts and it is essential that they are independent
3
Q
What is Jury Secrecy?
A
It is a criminal offence for anyone to disclose details of what was said in the jury room however this makes it difficult to assess accuracy of jury verdicts
