United KingdomGovernment and law 45 · Government, law and your role
How many people sit on a jury in a criminal trial in Scotland?
- a9
- b12
- c15Correct answer
- d21
Why?
A Scottish jury has 15 members. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a jury has 12 members, which is why 12 can be a tempting answer.
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