AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100
Paper 2
Revise: The Operation of the Justice SystemIn a Crown Court jury trial, the judge explains the law and directs the jury, but the jury decides whether the defendant is guilty. If there is a conviction, the judge decides the sentence using the law and sentencing guidelines, taking account of matters such as the seriousness of the offence and its impact on victims.
- Revise: Differences Between Civil and Criminal Law
A person or organisation against whom a civil claim is brought, or a person accused of a criminal offence.