jury eligibility

• The Juries Act 1974 as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 states that potential jurors must be:

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• On the electoral register
• A UK resident for at least 5 years since their 13th birthday
• Aged 18-75
• Many people were ineligible or excused from jury service but following the Auld Review and the subsequent Criminal Justice Act 2003, the juries Act 1974 was amended - barred if have serious criminal convictions, are currently on bail, have mental health condition
• Can serve on jury: legal profession, clergy, judges and police officers
• Members of armed forces may be excused if their commanding officer provides a statement