Part VMiscellaneous and general

Other provision about members of the Parliament etc.

85Exemption from jury service

1

In Part III of Schedule 1 to the [1974 c. 23.] Juries Act 1974 (persons excusable as of right from jury service), after the entries under the heading “Parliament” there is inserted—

Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive

  • Members of the Scottish Parliament.

  • Members of the Scottish Executive.

  • Junior Scottish Ministers.

2

In Part III of Schedule 1 to the [1980 c. 55.] Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (persons excusable as of right from jury service), after the entries in Group A there is inserted—

Group AB

Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive

a

members of the Scottish Parliament;

b

members of the Scottish Executive; and

c

junior Scottish Ministers.