A Level Law- Juries Revision Questions and 100% Correct Answers

What are the basic qualifications for a jury? -aged between 18 and 75 -registered as a parliamentary or local government elector -a resident of the united kingdom for 5 years after your 13th birthday Why may someone be excused for having a lack of capacity? -might not be able to speak/understand English properly -if they're blind they might be excused as there's a need to see evidence However, if your are disabled it doesn't necessarily make you unsuitable What act states you aren't necessarily unsuitable for jury duty if your disabled? Juries Act 1974 Why might you be excused if you're a mentally disordered person? -you may reside in a hospital or attend regular treatment -a judge may determine that a person is incapable of administering their own affairs -under guardianship according to the Mental Health Act 1983 Why might a person be disqualified permanently? -they've been sentenced to imprisonment/detention/custody for life -been imprisoned/put in detention for public protection Why might a person be disqualified for ten years? if in the last ten years they have... -severed a sentence of imprisonment -had a suspended sentence passed -had a community order or other community sentence passed Why might a person be disqualified for a shorter amount of time? anyone who is currently on bail is disqualified What is the fine for a person who fails to disclose that they are disqualified from jury duty? they can be fined up to £5,000 What are some reasons for discretionary excusals? -if you're too ill -if you have a small baby -if you have an exam -if you have a pre-booked holiday In these situations jury duty will just be deferred to an alternative date