Jury

What is the role of a jury in a criminal case?

• Decide the facts
• Decide the law
• Sentence the defendant
• Prosecute the defendant

How many jurors typically sit on a jury in a criminal case?

• 10
• 11
• 12
• 15

What is the principle that a jury's decision cannot be challenged known as?

• Judge's prerogative
• Jury's independence
• Legal immunity
• Jury's discretion

Which case established that a jury's decision cannot be interfered with by a judge?

• McKenna
• Bushel's Case
• Ford
• Sheffield Crown Court

What is the role of the judge in a trial involving a jury?

• Decide the facts
• Guide on the law
• Prosecute the defendant
• Defend the accused

What must the jury's decision be in order to convict a defendant?

• Majority verdict
• Unanimous decision
• Simple majority
• Judge's approval

In what year was the Magna Carta, which recognised the right to be tried by peers, established?

• 1199
• 1215
• 1301
• 1500

What term is used when a jury cannot reach a decision?

• Deadlocked jury
• Hung jury
• Split jury
• Stalemate jury

In civil cases, what does the jury decide on?

• Guilt or innocence
• Liability
• Sentencing
• Bail conditions

What is the standard of proof required in civil cases?

• Beyond a reasonable doubt
• Preponderance of evidence
• Balance of probabilities
• Clear and convincing evidence