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Who decides his guilt?

In a Crown Court trial like this, a jury of 12 ordinary citizens will hear the evidence and decide whether Tommy Robinson is guilty or not guilty. The judge oversees the legal process, advises the jury on points of law, and passes sentence if there's a conviction.

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