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Explain the role of juries in criminal and civil cases
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Law Essay (a) Explain the role of juries in criminal and civil cases The main role of a jury in a case is to decide, after considering all the evidence given and points made, the outcome or verdict of the trial. A juries role differs in criminal and civil cases, though in both the jury have perhaps the most important job and the biggest responsibility. A jury in a criminal case will sit in court and hear all evidence that is presented by the defence and the prosecution. Both sides will make closing statements and then the judge will sum up the case. The jury will then retire from the courtroom and make a decision of guilty or not guilty to all the charges made. A jury can get help from the judge on areas of law that they are not sure about, but they cannot be influenced by the judge. A jury...
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