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 correct incorrect

Yes, only after the trial starts correct incorrect

No, not unless the barrister gives you permission correct incorrect

No, not before or during the trial correct incorrect

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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.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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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 correct incorrect

9 correct incorrect

10 correct incorrect

11 correct incorrect

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. A jury which cannot reach a verdict by a sufficient majority is known as a '____' jury.

Your response

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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 correct incorrect

The Supreme Court correct incorrect

The High Court correct incorrect

The county court correct incorrect