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Serious criminal cases are heard by a jury of 12 ordinary citizens
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How many people sit on a jury in a serious criminal case in the UK?
6
10
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15
Explanation
A jury in a serious criminal case in the UK consists of 12 ordinary citizens. This has been a tradition for centuries. In Scotland, juries have 15 members, but the standard number in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is 12.