Scotland Act 1998

85Exemption from jury service

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(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.