around 500,000 are summoned per year. cases last up to 2 weeks. jurors can be prosecuted if they dont show up. there are 12 jurors in a criminal court.
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what are the qualifications and how are they chosen?
18-70 years old. must be registered to vote. must be resident of the uk for 5 years since 13 years old. picked by the jury central summonney bureau.
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what disqualifies someone?
no mental disorder , if they suffer from and is in residant in a hospital as a result , or have regular hospital visits then they are disqualified. they cant be involved in any crime within the 10 year rule. they cant be convicted of anything frm 5y.
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what else can disqualify someone?
the courts can decide themselves if someone isnt elegible to become a juror , for example , someone who is deaf.
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what is a defferal and who can do it?
defferal is when someone is put off within 12 months for jury service. this could be due to examinations , booked holidays or operations.
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who can be excused?
armed forces who go into operations , anyone 65+ who is very ill , religious beliefs , some medical profession jobs , mps , anyone whos served jury service twice in 2 yrs. barristers and solicitors.
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what caution should jury vetting make?
they must summon more than 12 jurors at a time as they wont know how many can attend.
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what happens when vetting takes place?
they do police checks and wider background checks.
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case for vetting?
r v crown court at sheffield , the defendant was a police officer and the defence sought permission to vet the jury panel for convictions. the judge gave permission but the COA said vetting was unconstitutional and invasion of privacy.
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why do they do wider background checks?
in 1978 2 journalists and a soldier were charged with collecting secret information. discovered that jury were vetted for their loyalty. vetting can only be done in terrorist cases or NS where evidance given by camera.
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what is challenge to the array?
a challenge to the whole jury on the basis that they have been chosen in an unrepresentative way or unbiased way.
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what is challenge for cause?
it is done to point out a valid reason why the juror should not serve on a jury.
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what is split function?
the trial is run by a judge and the functions split between a judge and jury. the judge decides the points of law and the jury decide the facts. at the end of the case , the judge has the right to ask the jury to acquit the defendant. directed acquit
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what are majority verdicts?
if after 2 hours the jury havent come to a verdict , then he can call itback to the courtoom and direct it that he or she can now accept a majority verdict.
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why was majority verdicts created?
fear of jury nobbling , that is jurors are being bribed or intimidated by associates of the defendant to plea them as not guilty. MUST BE A UNANIMOUS DECISION.
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what is secrecy?
where a jury discussion takes place in secrecy and there can be no inquiry how the jury reached their decision. its a criminal offence if they disclose any information. judges can also ask them to hand in mobile phones.
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what is the first advantage of a jury trial?
public confidence. because the 12 jurors are regular people with no legal knowledge mkaes it fair on the defendant or prosecutor.
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what is the second advantage of a jury trial?
jury equity. since they are not legal experts , they are not bound to follow any past cases or even acts of parliament and dont have to give reason for their verdict.
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what is the third advantage of a jury trial?
open system of justice. the use of a jury is viewed as making the legal system more open. the whole process is public.
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what is the fourth advantage of a jury trial?
secrecy of the jury room. the jury is free from pressure of discussion. also the jury doesnt have to give their opinion out to the public.
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what is the fifth advantage of a jury trial?
impartiality. the jury should be impartial as they are not connected to anyone on the case.
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what is the first disadvantage of jury trial?
perverse decisions. a jury may make a wrong decision by ignoring the evidance.
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what is the second disadvantage of jury trial?
secrecy. because there is secrecy , theres no way of knowing if the jury understood the case , so they may give the wrong verdict.
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what is the third disadvantage of jury trial?
jurors and the internet. the jury may google or research the case online or look for some help , this could make them bias towards the case that they are hearing.
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what is the fifth disadvantage of jury trial?
racial bias. the jurors may be prejudice towards the case. or they may be prejudice towards the police of the case.
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what is the sixth disadvantage of jury trial?
media influence. media coverage may influence the jurors , giving them a bias opinion.
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what are the qualifications and how are they chosen?
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18-70 years old. must be registered to vote. must be resident of the uk for 5 years since 13 years old. picked by the jury central summonney bureau.
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