Unit 3 AC2.5 Discuss the use of laypeople in criminal cases

1. Who are jurors in a criminal case?

• Legal professionals with extensive knowledge
• Ordinary members of the public without legal knowledge
• Judges specially appointed for criminal cases
• Investigative officers from the police

2. What is the advantage of having 12 people on a jury?

• Each person can be held individually responsible for the verdict
• It allows for more diverse perspectives
• It allows for a thorough investigation
• It ensures a balanced view and a majority opinion prevail

3. What is the term used to describe a verdict that goes against the evidence?

• Perverse verdict
• Unanimous verdict
• Just verdict
• Unbiased verdict

4. How can social media and the internet impact a jury's decision?

• They can influence the verdict through biased reporting
• They provide additional evidence for the case
• They can cause bias and prejudice in the jurors
• They facilitate communication between jurors

5. What is the primary weakness of magistrates in sentencing?

• Inconsistency in sentencing
• Lack of local knowledge
• Lack of professional experience
• Bias towards the defense

6. What is the role of magistrates in a magistrates' court?

• They are ordinary members of the public
• They provide legal advice to the prosecution and defense
• They act as witnesses during trials
• They decide the outcome of criminal cases and pass the appropriate sentence

7. What is the term used to describe normal individuals getting involved in the justice system?

• Jury nobbling
• Lay people
• Judicial participation
• Ordinary volunteers

8. What is meant by "jury equity"?

• The impartiality of the jury
• The fairness and justice brought by ordinary jurors
• The ability of the jury to attach appropriate weight to each piece of evidence
• The expertise of the jury members

9. What is one criticism of magistrates' involvement in criminal cases?

• They are too young and inexperienced
• They are not representative of the local community
• They have a tendency to favor the prosecution and believe police evidence
• They lack the necessary training