Chapter 9 Self-test questions

What is the name of the procedure at a Crown court in which the defendant is asked to plead guilty or not guilty to each charge in the case?

The empanelling of the jury correct incorrect

Arraignment correct incorrect

The prosecution 'opening' correct incorrect

The listing correct incorrect

In a Crown court trial, if a jury of 12 people cannot reach a unanimous verdict, what is the minimum number of jurors needed to agree a 'majority verdict'?

7 correct incorrect

9 correct incorrect

10 correct incorrect

11 correct incorrect

Feedback A jury which cannot reach a verdict by a sufficient majority is known as a '____' jury.
Feedback If there is a 'hung' jury, the prosecution has to decide if it wants to seek a re-trial.
Section reference: 9.6.2

Your response

If a defendant is convicted by a Crown court jury, which court will be the first to hear any appeal against the conviction?

The Court of Appeal correct incorrect

The Supreme Court correct incorrect

The High Court correct incorrect

The county court correct incorrect

The Law Lords is the highest court in criminal and civil law

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect