Government and the law in Australia
What role do juries play in the Australian legal system?
- ○They write laws for Parliament to debate
- ✓They decide the facts of a case in serious criminal trials
- ○They appoint judges to the courts
Correct answer
They decide the facts of a case in serious criminal trials
In serious criminal cases, a jury of ordinary citizens listens to the evidence and decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty. This is a cornerstone of the Australian justice system.
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