Lay Magistrates and Juries (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
What percentage of criminal trials in England and Wales actually use juries?
What percentage of criminal trials in England and Wales actually use juries?
2%
What is the age range for appointment as a magistrate?
What is the age range for appointment as a magistrate?
18-65 years
How many half-days must magistrates sit annually as a minimum?
How many half-days must magistrates sit annually as a minimum?
26 half-days
Which is NOT one of the six key qualities required of magistrates?
Which is NOT one of the six key qualities required of magistrates?
Legal qualifications
How many formal interviews must magistrate candidates undergo before recommendation?
How many formal interviews must magistrate candidates undergo before recommendation?
Two interviews
How many magistrates typically sit together when hearing cases?
How many magistrates typically sit together when hearing cases?
Three
What is the age range for jury service eligibility?
What is the age range for jury service eligibility?
18 or over but under 76
How many jurors are randomly selected from each group to form a jury?
How many jurors are randomly selected from each group to form a jury?
12 from groups of 15
What majority verdicts are acceptable if unanimous agreement cannot be reached?
What majority verdicts are acceptable if unanimous agreement cannot be reached?
11-1 or 10-2
Which case established that juries are independent and cannot be pressured by judges?
Which case established that juries are independent and cannot be pressured by judges?
Bushell's Case (1670)