SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Ineligibility and Disqualification for and Excusal from, Jury Service

PART IPersons Ineligible

Group DThe mentally ill

(Expressions used in this Group are to be construed in accordance with the [1959 c. 72.] Mental Health Act 1959)

  • A person who suffers or has suffered from mental illness, subnormality, severe subnormality or psychopathic disorder and on account of that condition either—

    1. a

      is resident in a hospital or other similar institution ; or

    2. b

      regularly attends for treatment by a medical practitioner.

  • A person who, under Part VIII of the [1959 c. 72.] Mental Health Act 1959, has been determined by a judge to be incapable, by reason of mental disorder, of managing and administering his property and affairs.

  • A person for the time being in guardianship under section 33 of the Mental Health Act 1959.