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What was the consequence for the jury in R v McKenna if they did not return a verdict within ten minutes?
What was the consequence for the jury in R v McKenna if they did not return a verdict within ten minutes?
- They would have to change their decision.
- They would be locked up all night. (correct)
- They would be released from the trial.
- They would have to deliberate longer.
What percentage of criminal trials are conducted by jury in the Crown Court?
What percentage of criminal trials are conducted by jury in the Crown Court?
- 15 percent
- 10 percent
- 2 percent (correct)
- 5 percent
How many members are there in a Crown Court jury?
How many members are there in a Crown Court jury?
- 15 members
- 6 members
- 12 members (correct)
- 9 members
Which historical document recognized the right to trial by jury?
Which historical document recognized the right to trial by jury?
What is the main function of juries in criminal courts today?
What is the main function of juries in criminal courts today?
What percentage of cases are generally dealt with in the Magistrates' Court?
What percentage of cases are generally dealt with in the Magistrates' Court?
Since when have juries been used in the legal system?
Since when have juries been used in the legal system?
What is a common result when defendants plead guilty in cases that go to the Crown Court?
What is a common result when defendants plead guilty in cases that go to the Crown Court?
What role did juries primarily serve before the fifteenth century?
What role did juries primarily serve before the fifteenth century?
What is the minimum age requirement to qualify for jury service?
What is the minimum age requirement to qualify for jury service?
Which important legal case established the independence of the jury?
Which important legal case established the independence of the jury?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for jury service?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for jury service?
Which change did the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 make regarding jury age?
Which change did the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 make regarding jury age?
What consequence did the jurors face in Bushell's Case for their not guilty verdict?
What consequence did the jurors face in Bushell's Case for their not guilty verdict?
Who is permanently disqualified from jury service?
Who is permanently disqualified from jury service?
What does the Jury Act 1974 set out?
What does the Jury Act 1974 set out?
Flashcards
Jury Role in Criminal Courts
Jury Role in Criminal Courts
A jury in the Crown Court decides if a defendant is guilty or not guilty.
Jury Size
Jury Size
A jury in the Crown Court has 12 members.
Jury Selection
Jury Selection
People meeting certain qualifications are chosen for the jury.
Jury Use Frequency
Jury Use Frequency
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Magistrates' Court Cases
Magistrates' Court Cases
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Jury Disqualification
Jury Disqualification
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Jury History
Jury History
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Guilty Plea Rate
Guilty Plea Rate
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Jury qualifications
Jury qualifications
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Jury independence
Jury independence
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Bushell's Case (1670)
Bushell's Case (1670)
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Jury's role
Jury's role
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Disqualification for Jury Service
Disqualification for Jury Service
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Age limit for Jury Duty
Age limit for Jury Duty
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Residency Requirement for Jury Duty
Residency Requirement for Jury Duty
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Electoral Registration for Jury Duty
Electoral Registration for Jury Duty
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Study Notes
Juries
- Juries have been used in legal systems for over 1000 years, even before the Norman Conquest.
- In 1215, the Magna Carta recognized a person's right to trial by their peers.
- Originally, juries provided local knowledge and information, acting more as witnesses than decision-makers.
- By the 15th century, juries became independent fact-finders.
- The independence of juries was further established in Bushell's Case (1670), where jurors were protected from punishment for their verdicts.
- In R v McKenna (1960), a judge's interference with jury deliberation was deemed improper.
Juries in Criminal Courts
- Juries decide guilt or innocence in Crown Court cases.
- Jury trials make up a small percentage of criminal cases (approximately 2%).
- Most cases are heard in Magistrates' Court.
- Crown Court juries consist of 12 members.
- Defendants often plead guilty, reducing jury trial need.
Basic Qualifications for Juries
- Qualifications are specified in the Juries Act 1974 (and amendments).
- Jurors must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- Jurors must be registered electors.
- Jurors must have lived in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man for at least five years since their 13th birthday.
Disqualification from Jury Service
- Imprisonment for life, detention for life, or life custody disqualifies individuals permanently.
- Detention at the pleasure of Her Majesty or the Secretary of State can disqualify.
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