Juries -- inquests

Question 1

Juries in inquests

Answer 1

• Juries do feature in some inquests to decide on the facts
• They hear all the evidence and the coroner rules on law and procedure
• The jury is then sent out to consider its verdict

Question 2

Why are juries included in inquests

Answer 2

• Juries are used in some types of inquests to provide scrutiny of the police, prisons and workplace safety