... between 18 and 70 (excusal as of right to those aged over 65) Criminal Justice Act 1988 s119 * Registered as a parliamentary or local government elector * Ordinarily resident in the UK, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for at least 5 years since their 13th birthday. Certain people are disqualified from jury service - they include: People with criminal convictions are disqualified for 5years, 10years or life, depending on the sentence they received. A person on bail at the time of the trial is also disqualified. If a disqualified person fails to disclose that fact and turns up for jury service, they may be fined up to £5,000. Certain people are ineligible: Lawyers, policemen, judges and others concerned with the administration of justice, clergymen and the mentally ill. Also M.P's, members of the armed forces, doctors, vets and practising members of certain religious bodies whose beliefs are incompatible with jury service. ...

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