Lack of capacity

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What is meant by lack of capacity

a judge may discharge someone if they are not capable of being an effective juror + cant cope with the trial

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2 examples of someone who has lack of capacity

  • someone who doesn’t adequately understand English

  • blind person - can’t see plans + photos as evidence

  • deaf person - require interpreter which means an extra person would be in the jury room


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what act provides for excusal + deferral from jury service

Section 9 JA 1974

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