SCHEDULES

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

PART I Persons Ineligible

Group D The 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—

  (a)

  is resident in a hospital or other similar institution ; or

  (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.