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Northern Ireland courts and verdicts

Study note

The court system in Northern Ireland is broadly similar to that in England and Wales, with magistrates dealing with minor cases and serious cases going before a judge and jury of 12. Scotland differs, and one feature unique to Scotland is a third possible verdict of 'not proven', in addition to 'guilty' and 'not guilty'.

Memory tip: Northern Ireland is like England and Wales; only Scotland has the 'not proven' verdict.

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In which part of the UK can a jury reach a third verdict of 'not proven'?

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