Explanatory Notes

Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

2007 CHAPTER 6

24 May 2007

Commentary on Sections

Juries

Section 12: Jurors found to be disqualified before being summoned

48.Section 12 amends Article 8 of the Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 to provide that a Juries Officer is not to summon a person included in a jury panel where he is satisfied, as a result of a check carried out by a member of the Northern Ireland Court Service, that the person is disqualified or not qualified for jury service.