Verdict :
A verdict is the final decision made in most court proceedings. This can include the finding of a coroner's inquest and the decision of the jury in a criminal or civil trial. In most court cases the jury comes to a verdict on a case in private and the foreman informs the court. In England and Wales the verdict can either be 'Guilty' or 'Not guilty', but in Scotland, a third verdict of 'Not proven' can be given.
Learn more about the differences between Scottish and English legal systems in the Crime Fighters section.
Victim :
Victim is the general term used to describe the person who has been physically, financially or mentally affected by a criminal or civil offence.
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