Jury Trials (Eduqas Text Book)

How many members are typically selected for a jury?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

What is the role of the judge in relation to the jury's verdict?

• To direct the jury to a guilty verdict

• To respect the jury's independent verdict

• To select the jury members

• To enforce the jury's decision

What is the primary role of the jury in criminal cases?

• To decide the liability of the defendant

• To consider the facts and return a verdict

• To decide the amount of damages

• To determine the cause of death

What is the consequence of failing to attend jury service?

• A fine

• Imprisonment

• Contempt of court

• Community service

What is required for a member of the armed forces to be excused from jury service?

• A personal request

• A statement from their commanding officer

• A medical certificate

• A legal exemption

What was Mr. Smith's offence in R v Smith and Deane (2016)?

• Internet research on a case he was trying

• Missing a court date

• Writing a book about the trial

• Leaking information to the press

What was the consequence for Mr. Smith in R v Smith and Deane (2016)?

• A nine-month term suspended for 12 months

• A fine of $500

• Community service

• A warning from the judge

How long was Theodora Dallas jailed for researching the criminal defendant while serving on a jury?

• Three months

• Six months

• Nine months

• Twelve months

What is the purpose of jury challenging?

• To ensure a fair and unbiased jury

• To delay the trial

• To reduce the number of jurors

• To increase the number of jurors

What can be a ground for a challenge for the cause?

• An obvious prejudice

• A juror's age

• A juror's education level

• A juror's employment status