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Sit in crown court Listen to evidence presented by prosecution and defence counsel Examine evidence Photos or alleged weapons |
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What do they have to do? |
Observe how witness performs during court Cross-examination to judge credibility of that person |
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What does the judge do? |
Judge sums up and Direct juries on key law terminology |
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What happens when they retire? |
Retire to consider verdict Aim to reach unanimous verdict After reasonable time, no less than 2 hours |
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Juries act 1974 |
Can reach majority verdict 11-1 or 10-2 Anything less is a hung jury |
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What is their legal authority |
Juries act 1974 |
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What types of cases do they sit on? |
Indictable or Either way Murder Manslaughter or Rape |
