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What are the responsibilities of a jury member in Australia?
- To advise the judge on the appropriate law to apply
- To listen to the evidence fairly and impartially and reach a verdict based on the facts presented in court
- To decide the sentence if the defendant is found guilty
Why this is the correct answer
Jurors are responsible for listening carefully and impartially to all the evidence presented in court, then deciding whether the facts prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt. Applying the law is the judge's role, and setting sentences also belongs to the judge, not the jury.