Understanding the UK Jury System

What is the primary role of a jury in the UK legal system?

• To decide the sentence of the accused

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the accused

• To provide legal advice to the judge

• To investigate the crime

How many jurors typically serve on a jury in a Crown Court in England and Wales?

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 15

In which type of court are juries most commonly used in the UK?

• Magistrates' Court

• Crown Court

• Family Court

• County Court

What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a juror in the UK?

• 16 years

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

Which of the following is a reason someone might be disqualified from jury service in the UK?

• Being over 70 years old

• Having a criminal conviction

• Being unemployed

• Not having a driving licence

What is the term used for the process of selecting jurors for a trial?

• Jury summoning

• Jury vetting

• Jury empanelment

• Jury deliberation

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a juror during a trial?

• Listening to evidence

• Taking notes

• Discussing the case with family

• Deliberating with fellow jurors

What is the standard of proof required in a criminal trial in the UK?

• Balance of probabilities

• Beyond reasonable doubt

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Preponderance of evidence

Which of the following is a right of a juror in the UK?

• To question witnesses directly

• To have their travel expenses reimbursed

• To choose the judge for the trial

• To decide the legal arguments

What happens if a jury cannot reach a unanimous decision in a UK criminal trial?

• The judge decides the verdict

• The trial is declared a mistrial

• A majority verdict may be accepted

• The case is dismissed