Deck 13: Those in Court

Question 1

The prosecution always asks the first questions of a witness.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A 'half-time submission' should be made in the absence of the jury.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Where 12 jurors remain, which of the following are permissible majority jury verdicts.

A) 11-1
B) 10-2
C) 9-3
D) 7-5

Answer 3

A, B

Question 4

According to the Criminal Practice Directions how long must a jury have retired before a judge may consider issuing a majority verdict?

A) Two hours
B) Two hours, ten minutes
C) Two and a half hours
D) Three hours

Question 5

The judge can direct a jury to convict an offender.

Question 6

Insert the correct number.
A youth court will ordinarily be presided over by _____ lay magistrates.

Question 7

The direction given to a jury when they fail to reach a verdict is known as what?

A) Newton
B) Watson
C) Auld
D) Padfield

Question 8

Which Act of Parliament amended the Juries Act 1974 to create the offence of disclosing jury deliberations?

A) Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
B) Crime and Courts Act 2013
C) Coroners and Justice Act 2009
D) Criminal justice And Public Order Act 1994