196.The sections in this Part of the Act will make provision for juries that fall below 15 jurors to continue provided at least 12 jurors remain, and for the number of jurors required to constitute a majority in favour of a guilty verdict. Provision is also made to abolish the not proven verdict, to alter the form and manner of jury affirmation, to provide for support to jurors with communication needs due to disability, and to permit research into juries.
Crown Application Part 6 – Criminal Juries and Verdicts