What is the role of a jury in an Australian court?
- To explain the law to the judge in court
- To decide if a person is innocent or guilty ✓
- To decide the penalty for the crime committed
- To choose which lawyer will act in the case
Why this is the answer
The jury's single job is to reach a verdict of innocent or guilty.
This question is from: Juries
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