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• 241. How are members of a jury chosen in the UK?

  • By appointment from the local government
  • By volunteering at the court
  • By nomination from community leaders
  • At random from the local electoral register

• 242. How many jurors serve on a jury in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

  • 12
  • 10
  • 15
  • 18

• 243. How many jurors serve on a jury in Scotland?

  • 10
  • 12
  • 15
  • 20

• 244. Who decides the penalty after a defendant is found guilty in a jury trial?

  • The judge
  • The jury
  • The prosecution
  • The police

• 245. Which verdict is unique to Scotland in criminal trials?

  • Not guilty
  • Guilty
  • Undecided
  • Not proven

• 246. True or False: Everyone who is summoned for jury service in the UK must attend, and there are no exceptions under any circumstances.

  • True
  • False

• 247. Where are most cases involving accused persons aged 10 to 17 usually heard in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

  • Crown Court
  • Magistrates' Court
  • Supreme Court
  • Youth Court

• 248. Where are the most serious cases involving young people aged 10 to 17 heard in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

  • Youth Court
  • Magistrates' Court
  • Crown Court
  • High Court

• 249. Who hears cases in the Youth Court in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

  • Trained magistrates
  • A jury
  • Social workers
  • District Judge

• 250. Which THREE individuals can sit in court with a juvenile during a Youth Court hearing?

  • Appropriate Adult (Trained Professional)
  • Parents/Guardians
  • The media
  • The public
  • A social worker or member of a Youth Offending Team

• 251. What is the name of the youth justice system used in Scotland?

  • Sheriff Court
  • Youth conferencing
  • Family Proceedings Court
  • Children's Hearings System

• 252. What system does Northern Ireland use to deal with youth offences?

  • Children's Hearings System
  • Youth Court
  • Youth conferencing
  • Family Proceedings Court

• 253. True or False: County Courts in the UK typically deal with criminal offences such as murder and armed robbery.

  • True
  • False

• 254. Which court handles civil disputes such as personal injury and divorce in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

  • Magistrates' Court
  • County Court
  • Crown Court
  • Youth Court

• 255. Which court handles the most serious civil cases, such as those involving large compensation claims, in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

  • County Court
  • Magistrates' Court
  • High Court
  • Sheriff Court