Juries Flashcards
1
Q
basic qualifications
A
- 18-70 years old
- on electoral register
- lived in uk for 5 years or more
2
Q
disqualifications
A
- for life if sentenced to 5 years+ in prison
- for 10 years f sentenced to less than 5 years in prison
- on a suspended sentence
- on community order
- on bail
3
Q
excusals
A
- armed forces
- pregnancy
- self employed business risk
4
Q
selection
A
- central office selects from electoral register
- summons are sent
- must attend unless disqualified or excused
- may be vetted for criminal background
