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Sets out the qualifications for serving as a jury member

Juries Act 1974

Defines a mentally disordered person who is disqualified from jury service

Criminal Justice Act 2003

Makes it clear that a mere disability doesn't prevent someone from serving as a jury member


Criminal justice and Public Order Act 1994

States the importance of jury secrecy and Internet use

Criminal justice and courts act 2015

Special provision for fraud cases

Domestic violence, crime and victims act 2004

Qualifications to become a judge are based on legal qualifications

Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, now amended by the Tribunals, courts and enforcement act 2007

Established the judicial appointments commission to select judges

Constitutional Reform Act 2005

Security of tenure for superior judges

Act of Settlement 1701, now contained in the senior courts act 1981

Abolished commission areas for lay magistrates

Courts act 2003

Gives the clerk the duty to guide the magistrates of law, practice and procedure

Justices of the Peace 1979

Simplified the grounds under which the court can allow appeal

Criminal Appeal Act 1995

Prosecution now have the right to appeal over acquittal of a defendant

Criminal justice act 2003