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What is the role of a jury in a Crown Court trial?
- To advise the judge on points of law
- To listen to the evidence and decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty
- To question witnesses on behalf of the court
- To decide the sentence if the defendant is found guilty
Why this is the correct answer
In a Crown Court trial, the jury of 12 members of the public listens to all the evidence presented and then deliberates privately to reach a verdict of guilty or not guilty. Deciding the sentence, if someone is found guilty, is the job of the judge, not the jury.