The verdict of the jury, whether the jury are unanimous or not, shall be returned orally by the foreman of the jury unless the court shall direct a written verdict to be returned:
Provided that where the jury are not unanimous in their verdict, the foreman shall announce that fact so that the relative entry may be made in the record . . . F1.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 62, SIF 39:1), s. 24(2)