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Juries - Coggle Diagram
Juries
Role of a juror
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To begin with the jury must try to come to a unanimous verdict, where all members of the jury agree
However, the judge can direct them to reach a majority verdict of either 10:2 or 11:1
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They are not allowed to disclose anything that has happened, or research anything associated with the case - R v Dallas
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what are they
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Jurors are not paid, but can get money to cover travel and food expenses
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Vetting
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A wider check can be made on a juror’s background but only in exceptional cases involving national security or terrorism - AG must give permission
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Excusals and deferrals
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Some people can request that they defer, the court has discretion on this
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