I12Jurors
1
In section 1 of the Juries Act 1974 (qualification for jury service)—
a
in subsection (1), omit paragraph (c) (but not the “and” after it),
b
omit subsection (2), and
c
in subsection (3), for “Part 2 of that Schedule” substitute “
Schedule 1
”
.
2
In Schedule 1 to that Act (the title to which becomes “
Persons Disqualified for Jury Service
”
, with the title to Part 1 becoming “Persons subject to Mental Health Act 1983 or Mental Capacity Act 2005” and the title to Part 2 becoming “Other Persons Disqualified for Jury Service”), for paragraph 1 substitute—
1
A person for the time being liable to be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
1A
A person for the time being resident in a hospital on account of mental disorder as defined by the Mental Health Act 1983.