PUBLIC LAW L4 - Legal Professionals - JURY ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION Flashcards
Who is eligible to be selected as a juror? (3)
Persons registered as an elector, aged between 18-75 years old and has been a resident in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man for five years since the age of 13.
Who is ineligible to be selected for jury service? (3)
Mentally disordered persons, the judiciary - current and retired and other persons concerned with administration of justice - police officer etc.
How can imprisonment affect eligibility for jury service? (4)
Imprisonment for 5+ years = disqualified for life. Imprisonment for up to 5 years = disqualified for 10 years. Those convicted of offences under s.20A-D of the Juries Act 1974 = disqualified for 10 years. People on bail are disqualified.
When is excusal from jury service permissible? (2)
If a person has served on a jury within the preceding 2 years. Member of armed forces.
How are juries selected? (2)
Random and through the electoral register.
Is there a right to a multi - racial jury? (1)
No.
How should the judge interact with the jury? (1)
A judge should advise a jury on the relevant legal principles and rules applying to the case before them.
