Qualification, Disqualification And Excusals Of Juries

Question 0

Qualification

How long must jurors have been a U.K. Citizen

Answer 0

5 years under the Juries Act

Question 1

Qualification

Jurors must be registered to

Answer 1

Vote

Question 2

Qualification

What age must jurors be between

Answer 2

18-70

Question 3

Disqualifications

Some criminal convictions and permanently if

Answer 3

Imprisoned for 5+ years

Question 4

Disqualifications

If you are on….

Answer 4

Bail

Question 5

Disqualifications

This type of illness disqualifies you

Answer 5

Mental

Question 6

Disqualifications

Certain disabilities disqualify you

Answer 6

Deaf or can’t understand English

Question 7

Excusals

Can be excused if served on a jury in

Answer 7

Last 2 years

Question 8

Excusals

Can excuse yourself between these ages

Answer 8

65-70

Question 9

Excusals

Who used to be able to be excused but this act no longer allows this

Answer 9

Doctors under criminal justice act

Question 10

Discretionary excusals

You may not be excused but your jury service may be

Answer 10

Deferred

Question 11

Discretionary excusals

Who may be given an excusal

Answer 11

1) Members of the armed services

2) doctors, lawyers, chemists

Question 12

Discretionary excusals

What medical conditions may excuse you

Answer 12

1) illnesses

2) pregnancy

Question 13

Discretionary excusals

What reasons may lead to an excusals

Answer 13

1) holiday

2) exams

Question 14

Discretionary excusals

If a judge sits on a jury he must be issued with

Answer 14

Guidelines to ensure no bias

Question 15

You must sit on the jury unless

Answer 15

Disqualified or excused