True or false: When a jury finds a defendant guilty, the jury also decides the penalty.

ATrue
BFalseRight answer

Answer: False

The jury hears the evidence and decides whether the defendant is guilty or not. If the verdict is guilty, the judge sets the penalty.

From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Respecting the law". Practice question 583 of 651, written in our own words.

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