Juries (1)
- Created by: Suhel Haque
- Created on: 28-11-12 18:00
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- Jury
- Selection 'Criminal Justice Act 2003'
- Over 18
- Resident in the UK for at least 5 years since the age of 13
- On the electoral register
- Juries Act 1974: In past you have to own a property.
- Function
- Dual role: Claimant won case/damages claimant must pay
- Decide if accused is guilty/must reach unanimous verdict or majority verdict (11-1 or 10-2)
- Split function - Jury decide guilt/innocence and Judge decides points of law.
- Jury Courts
- Crown Court: TEW+indictable cases (12)
- High Court/County Court (8)
- Coroners Court if death in prison, police custody, health+safety or work place (Industrial work place) (7-11)
- Banned from Jury
- Disqualification
- Life sentence or been in prison for last 10 years means banned from jury for 10 years
- Right to be excused
- Armed forces, being part of jury makes AF less efficient
- Mentally disordered
- Resident in hospital or institution suffering from mental disorder (criticism)
- Discretionary excusals
- Pregnant/ill people or business appointments
- Lack of capacity
- Blind people (Unable to see pictures)/lack of english/deaf people (Extra person in jury)
- Lawyers, police officers
- Not allowed until 2003.
- Disqualification
- Selection 'Criminal Justice Act 2003'
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