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Juries

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In serious criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a jury of 12 ordinary members of the public listens to the evidence and decides whether the accused is guilty. Jurors are chosen at random from the electoral register, and serving on a jury is an important public duty.

Memory tip: A jury of 12 decides guilt in serious cases; jurors are picked from the electoral register.

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How many people normally sit on a jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

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