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Trial by jury is an ancient and important feature of English justice. Although it has declined in civil cases (except for libel and fraud), it is the main element in

  • England
  • Scotland
  • They listen to the evidence at the trial and give their verdict on the facts. The verdict can be ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’. Until 1967 the verdict had to be unanimous. But now the judge
  • Wales
  • criminal trials in the crown court. Jury membership was once linked to the ownership of property which resulted in male and middle-class dominance. But now most categories of British
  • of the last two verdicts is given. No one may be convicted without corroborated evidence from at least two sources.
    In what part of Great Britain does the verdict sound “guilty”,
  • residents are obliged to undertake jury service when summoned.
    Twelve jurors are chosen from a list of some 30 names randomly selected from local electoral registers.
  • will accept a majority verdict, if there are not more than two dissenters.
    In Scotland the jury’s verdict may be ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’. The accused is acquitted if either
  • “not guilty”, “not proven”.
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