Juries 0.0 / 5 ? LawJuriesASOCR Created by: 10dhallCreated on: 07-03-17 17:05 Where to Juries sit? In the crown court 1 of 14 How many jury members are there? 12 2 of 14 Figures? Used in 1% of cases as the Magistrates deals with 97% of cases 3 of 14 Requirements of sitting on a jury? 18-70 years old, registered as an elector, and UK resident for at least 5 years 4 of 14 What people are disqualified? Ineligible groups, disqualified groups, deferrals excusable, excusable as of right 5 of 14 Ineligible groups? Mentally ill 6 of 14 Excusals as of right? Served in the last two years, Majesty's force member 7 of 14 What is vetting? The defence have the right to carry out the following checks: routine police checks, terrorist cases, juror's background and security 8 of 14 Help for the Jury? Given limited help: direction, the right to ask questions whilst the case is going on, jurors are allowed to take notes, counselling in severe cases 9 of 14 Secrecy? Jurors are entitled to absolute secrecy in their deliberations in the jury room 10 of 14 Advantages of using juries? Public confidence, jury equity (fairness), 'safety net', 11 of 14 Disadvantages of using juries? On acquittal there is no retrial, expense of a jury trial, defendants manipulate the system, juries return the wrong verdict; miscarriages of justice 12 of 14 Problems with the jury? Secrecy, prejudice, media coverage, high acquittal rates 13 of 14 Law commission proposals? Smaller juries, fewer excusals, greater support for jury members 14 of 14
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