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18 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 qualifications for becoming part of the jury |
Been in the UK for 5+ years/not disqualified for jury service/between ages of 18-75 |
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What does disqualified mean? |
It’s a criminal who has received a prison sentence of 5 years or more |
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What other type of people are also banned from jury service |
People on bail and people who have served a custodial sentence are banned for 10 years |
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How old do you have to be to apply for being excused? |
71 |
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What does deferral mean? |
Someone can be deferred from jury service for example- they may have a family wedding or hospital app. |
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What Act do the rules for jury service come under? |
CJA 2003 |
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What is a summon? |
A summon is a letter posted advising the person that they have been selected for jury service. |
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How much can a fine cost if failure attend the service? |
£1000 |
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What is the name for the checks the prosecution and defends have a right to see? |
Vetting-background checks |
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What is the selection procedure? |
Summons > vetting > jurors arrive at court > 15 jurors enter court pool > 12 jurors selected by clerk. |
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Who are jurors selected by in the court pool? |
Clerk |
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What is jury tampering? |
When the jury is bribed or threatened |
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List 3 advantages of Jurys |
Based on fairness Cheaper They deliberate in secret |
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Explain how it is based on fairness |
Jurors have lack of legal knowledge so they make their decision based on their conscience and facts which makes it a fairer decision |
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Why is it an advantage that jurors can deliberate in secret? |
It can keep them free from external influences |
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List two disadvantages of a jury |
Jury tampering Lack of legal knowledge |
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What can jury tampering lead to? |
Unfair decision making |
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Why is lack of legal knowledge a disadvantage |
Jurors might misunderstand proceedings |
