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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the purpose of a jury in a UK court?

ATo decide the sentence if a defendant is found guilty
BTo decide whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty
CTo decide whether a case should go to trial
DTo advise the judge on points of law

Explanation

A jury is a group of 12 members of the public who listen to the evidence in a criminal trial and decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. The judge decides the sentence if the defendant is found guilty.

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