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Chapter 9 Self-test questions
Crown courts and appeal courts
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
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Arraignment
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The prosecution 'opening'
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The listing
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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
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9
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10
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11
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A jury which cannot reach a verdict by a sufficient majority is known as a '____' jury.
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If there is a 'hung' jury, the prosecution has to decide if it wants to seek a re-trial.
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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
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The Supreme Court
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The High Court
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The county court
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The Law Lords is the highest court in criminal and civil law
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False
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