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Jury Act 1995
sec.51Jury to be informed of charge in criminal trial
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### sec.51 Jury to be informed of charge in criminal trial
When the jury for a criminal trial has been sworn, the judge must ensure the jury is informed—
in appropriate detail, of the charge contained in the indictment; and
of the jury’s duty on the trial.
s 51 amd 1996 No. 80 s 7
- (a) in appropriate detail, of the charge contained in the indictment; and
- (b) of the jury’s duty on the trial.