Qualifications of Jurors Flashcards
1
Q
Which Act outlines basic requirements
A
Juries Act 1974 amended by CJA 2003
2
Q
To qualify a person must be
A
- aged 18-75
- registered to vote
- resident in UK for 5 years since 13
3
Q
Ineligible
A
- mentally disordered are disqualified from jury service under CJA 2003
4
Q
Disqualified
A
- prison sentence of 5 years or more = permanently disqualified
- shorter sentence/community service = disqualified for 10 years
- failure to disclose above = £5,000 fine
5
Q
Incapable
A
- don’t understand English
- blind/deaf person
6
Q
Excused
A
armed forces, doctors, pharmacists
7
Q
Deferred
A
- mother of newborn/pregnant
- pre-booked holiday
- exam period (student/teacher)
- surgeries
