Quote Originally Posted by aussiegaigin View Post
A "not guilty" verdict from a jury must also be unanimous. I doubt a judge could just ask for a "new set of jurors" without the case going to retrial, whether with the same judge or another.
The accused is presumed innocent from the start.
The jurors are selected randomly, and the accused has a say on the final 12.
The crown has to prove beyond reasonable doubt the accused
a) had sexual intercourse with the other party
b) did it without the other party's consent
c) knew the other party did not consent.
FIV, DATY, Eating ass, blow job etc is deemed as sexual intercourse in a court of law.
It is the Jury's responsibility to deliver a verdict (ie guilty or not guilty)
The judge summarises and adjudicates the punishment based on the verdict and common law.