(1)The Juries Act 1974 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4).
(2)In section 9(2A) and (2B) (excusal for members of armed forces), for “full-time serving member of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces” substitute “member of the regular forces”.
(3)In section 9A(1A), (1C) and (2B)(a) (discretionary deferral for members of armed forces), for “full-time serving member of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces” substitute “member of the regular forces”.
(4)In section 23(2) (interpretation), at the end insert—
““regular forces” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006 (see section 374 of that Act).”
(5)In Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (persons excusable as of right from jury service), in Group C, for the words from “Full-time” to the end substitute “Members of the regular forces within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (see section 374 of that Act).”