A Scottish jury differs from one in England. How many people sit on a Scottish jury?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 15
- Step 1: Scottish criminal juries have 15 members, who may deliver a verdict by majority. Step 2. English juries have 12. Answer: 15. Why not the others: Nine and seven are not used in Scottish criminal trials.
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