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JURY
Rules
The jury must follow directions of law stated by the judge and take into account any warning given as to particular aspects of the evidence.
Each juror is to act in accordance with the oath or affirmation made at the start of the trial to give “a true verdict in accordance with the evidence”.
What is their role?
In criminal trials, a jury hears evidence, applies the law as directed by the judge, and decides if a person is guilty or not guilty of a crime, based on the facts. In civil cases the jury decides whether the defendant is liable on the balance of probabilities.
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Why?
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To determine questions of fact and to apply the law, as stated by the judge, to those facts to reach a verdict.
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Legislation
What authorities and individuals employed in them can and cannot perform are defined by laws and regulations. Rather than through expectations and standards, authorities implement these obligations and requirements.
How many?
In criminal trials, 12 people are selected to be on the jury and some civil trials (usually defamation cases) have 4 jurors.
Law Reform
A system to make juries more inclusive, chapter 7.1-7.2 aim to provide diversity within juries in Australia
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