Unit 3 AC2.4 Assess influences in the outcomes of criminal cases

1. What is the main impact evidence should have on the outcome of a trial?

• It must lead to immediate conviction of the defendant
• The jury should rely on media reports
• It should be the basis for the jury's verdict
• Evidence should not be considered

2. How can the media affect the outcome of a criminal case?

• By providing expert witness testimonies
• By influencing public perception
• By presenting evidence in the form of physical or testimonial evidence
• By swaying the judge's opinion

3. What can happen if a witness's evidence is contested in court?

• The witness's statement will be read out in court
• The witness will be excluded from the trial
• The witness must appear in court to give their side of the story
• The witness will be dismissed

4. What influence can experts have on the outcome of a case?

• They can sway the judge's decision
• They can present evidence in court
• They can provide specialised knowledge and swaythe jury's opinion
• They can influence the media's reporting

5. How does politics influence the outcome of a case?

• Politicians vote and do not produce amendments to proposals
• Politics determines the punishment for the defendant
• Politics influences the laws legislatures enact
• Politicians serve as expert witnesses

6. What role do judges play in influencing the outcome of a case?

• Judges clarify the law and provide interpretation
• Judges act as expert witnesses
• Judges always favour one side of the case
• Judges have no influence on the case

7. How can legal teams influence the outcome of a court case?

• Legal teams cannot manipulate evidence to sway the jury
• Legal teams can present charismatic barristers
• Legal teams can mislead the judge with their techniques
• Legal teams can influence the media

8. What is the significance of evidence in a trial?

• Evidence determines the defendant's punishment
• Evidence must be based on expert opinion
• Evidence supports the claims made by the prosecution and the defence
• Evidence does not affect the outcome of a trial

9. How might biased reporting in the media impact a trial?

• Biased reporting may lead to the exclusion of certain evidence
• Biased reporting could affect the fairness of the trial
• Biased reporting has no impact on the trial
• Biased reporting may favor the defence

10. What is the burden of proof in a criminal case in England and Wales?

• The prosecution must prove the defendant's innocence beyond a reasonable doubt
• The defence must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
• The prosecution must bring evidence to prove the claim they are making
• The defence must present evidence