true or false

Question 1

the American bar Association is the equivalent of the law society in the UK

Answer 1

FALSE,

the law society is the professional body of solicitor, not barrister, and only covers England and Wales

Question 2

any British citizen over the age of 18 is eligible to be a juror

Answer 2

FALSE,

a juror cannot be over 76

Question 3

a barrister guilty of professional misconduct may be disbarred

Answer 3

TRUE,

Question 4

a jury that cannot reach a majority verdict is know as a hung jury

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

the foreman of jury decides how the defendant should be punished

Answer 5

FALSE,

this is the task of the Judge

Question 6

suspending a solicitor from practice is more serious than striking him off the roll

Answer 6

FALSE,

a suspension is limited in time

Question 7

barrister and solicitor are usually paid by means of fees

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

any attempt to influence the jury’s finding by bribery or intimidation is know as contempt of court

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

a lay magistrate is not paid

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

A coroner is the person who carries out an inquest when death has occurred in violent or suspicious circumstances

Answer 10

TRUE