Juries - Quals + Selection Flashcards
Qualifications, Selection and Appointment
1
Q
Where are the rules for Juries found?
A
In the Juries Act 1974 as amended by s123 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003
2
Q
Qualifications needed -
A
UK Resident for at least 5 years
Registered to vote
18+
Cannot be on bail
3
Q
Why could the man in R V Webster not be a juror?
A
He was deaf and would have needed assistance
4
Q
Why would a person be disqualified?
A
Previous imprisonment
In hospital under mental health order
Needs assistance
5
Q
How is it selected?
A
15 names chosen randomly - 12 selected to be in the jury.
DBS checks
Background checks to ensure no conflicts of interests
6
Q
Challenges against a jury -
A
- Unrepresentative
- Challenge the right to sit on the jury
7
Q
Eligibility changes -
A
Some professionals are no longer illegible.
