Chapter 15 Self-test questions

The trials
. The prosecution always asks the first questions of a witness.

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

. Where 12 jurors remain, which of the following are permissible majority jury verdicts.
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. According to the Criminal Practice Directions how long must a jury have retired before a judge may consider issuing a majority verdict?

. The judge can direct a jury to convict an offender.

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

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

. Exceptionally, youths can be sent to the Crown Court for trial.

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