Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46)

Part V Miscellaneous and general

Other provision about members of the Parliament etc.

85 Exemption 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.”