SouthAussie
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I don't think that is the case in the state of Victoria. The state allows some convictions of 11 unanimous jurors but with the exception of a murder conviction.
Interestingly, i think the judge can accept a majority 'not guilty' verdict from 11 jurors, but not a 'guilty' verdict from 11 jurors, for the charge of murder.
That's the way i interpreted the rules anyway.
The Vic Act says .... (section specifically pertaining to murder)
A verdict that the accused is guilty or not guilty of murder or treason or an offence against section 71 or 72 of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981or an offence against a law of the Commonwealth must be unanimous.
JURIES ACT 2000 - SECT 46 Failure to reach unanimous verdict in criminal trials
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