Different types of jury trial

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  • Different types of Jury trial
    • Crown Court
      • Contempt of Court Act 1981
        • R v F
        • Attorney General v Seckerson and Times Neswpaper Ltd 2009
      • Cant reach verdict
        • Deliberate for at least another 2hrs 10min
          • Majority verdict 10:2 11:1
        • Watsons Directions
    • Civil Cases
      • Decide on liability & damages
      • Senior Courts Act 1981 & The County Courts Act 1984
        • Defamation
        • False imprisoment
        • Malicious prosecution
        • Fraud
      • May be refused when complicated documents/scientific evidence used
    • High Court = 12 County Court = 8 members
      • Ward V James
        • Jury in personal injury cases shouldn't be used
          • Singh V London Underground
          • H v Minsitry of Defence
    • Coroners Court = 7-1 members
      • Coroners & Justice Act 2009
        • Death in custody
        • Death by act/omission of Police Officer
        • Notified poisoning, accident or disease

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