Recommendation B43
Revise Jury Act

The Jury Act should be revised in two respects. First, consideration should be given to increasing the size of the pool of jurors by (e.g.) changing the criteria to enable those who are long-term residents to sit on juries. Second, consideration should be urgently given to granting the court wider powers to hear judge-only criminal trials.

Status of Actions
  • B43.01
    HOA considers revisions to the Jury Act, based on a Cabinet decision, in consultation with the Governor, to increase the size of the pool of jurors to ensure the jury system is effective.
    Completed
  • B43.02
    HOA considers granting the court wider powers to hear judge-only criminal trials.
    Completed