9(1)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, every question to be determined by the court shall be determined—
(a)by the magistrate, if he is sitting alone or with assessors, and
(b)where section 6(13) above applies, by a majority of the votes of the members of the court.
(2)For a trial where section 6(13) above applies, the magistrate shall preside over the court and give rulings on any questions of law.
(3)In case of an equality of votes on a finding, the court shall acquit the accused.
(4)In case of an equality of votes on the sentence, or on any other question before the court, except a question of law or the finding, the magistrate shall have a second or casting vote.