Juries
13Abolition of peremptory challenge in criminal cases
1
Article 15 of the Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (challenges in criminal cases) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph (1), omit sub-paragraph (a) (including the word “and” at the end).
3
In paragraph (2), for “shall challenge only” substitute “
may challenge any juror or jurors
”
.
4
After paragraph (4) insert—
5
In addition and without prejudice to any powers which the court may possess to order the exclusion of the public from any proceedings, the judge may order that the hearing of a challenge for cause shall be in camera or in chambers.