đ Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
5.4.5 Jury service
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In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, serious criminal cases are tried by a jury of 12 members of the public. In Scotland, a jury has 15 members. Jurors are randomly selected from the electoral register. Jury service is a civic duty â if you are called, you are legally required to attend unless you have a valid reason not to. The jury listens to the evidence and decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
Key Facts
- Jury: 12 in England/Wales/NI, 15 in Scotland
- Randomly selected from electoral register
- Jury service is a civic duty â legally required to attend
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