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Lay People: Magistrates and Juries

Jury Selection and Eligibility

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Recall questions on the size and role of a criminal jury, the secrecy of deliberations, how jurors are selected, the age, residency and other eligibility rules, disqualification, compulsory service and majority verdicts.

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Key term

What rule applies to jury deliberations and disclosure?

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What is the age range for jury service eligibility?

Key term

What type of verdict should a jury initially aim to reach?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    How many members make up a jury in a criminal case?

    Model answer

    12 members of the public.

  2. 2

    In which court are juries used to try criminal cases, and for what types of offences?

    Model answer

    In the Crown Court, for indictable and triable either way offences.

  3. 3

    How are the roles of judge and jury distinguished regarding law and verdict in Crown Court trials?

    Model answer

    The judge directs the jury on points of law, but the jury alone decides the verdict.

  4. 4

    What rule applies to jury deliberations and disclosure?

    Model answer

    Deliberations take place in secret and jurors must not disclose what was discussed.

  5. 5

    How are jurors selected for jury service?

    Model answer

    They are selected randomly from the electoral register.

  6. 6

    What is the age range for jury service eligibility?

    Model answer

    18 to 75 years old.

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