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Chapter 9 Self-test questions
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A piece of evidence being discussed at a pre-trial hearing at a Crown court is later dismissed by the judge and won't be included in the trial. Can this evidence be reported on?
Yes, but only before the trial starts
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Yes, only after the trial starts
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No, not unless the barrister gives you permission
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No, not before or during the trial
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If there is more than one defendant in a Crown court case, and one pleads guilty and one doesn't, journalists can contemporaneously report both pleas without fear of reprisals.
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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'?
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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 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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