Edward Garnier Statement on Contempt of Court

The video discusses the potential influences on jurors, such as gossip, friends, and online research. It stresses the importance of preserving the integrity of the jury system, regardless of communication methods. Jurors must understand their oath and the responsibilities it entails.

How can jurors be influenced by external factors according to the video?

• By reading books

• Through official jury instructions

• Through gossip with neighbors

• By attending court sessions

What is crucial for the jury system as mentioned in the video?

• Increasing the number of jurors

• Preserving and protecting its integrity

• Allowing jurors to use social media

• Reducing the trial duration

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way jurors might communicate?

• Television interviews

• Facebook

• Internet research

• Garden fence talks

What must jurors understand when they take an oath?

• The role of the judge

• The history of the jury system

• The consequences of disobedience

• The importance of the trial

What is the consequence of jurors disobeying their oath?

• They are fined

• They receive a warning

• They are removed from the jury

• They compromise the trial's integrity