Juries Act 1981
Summary of changes
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21 February 2026
- The age threshold for excusal from jury service has been increased from 65 years to 72 years
- The requirement to exclude people who hold certain offices or are engaged in specific occupations from jury lists has been removed
- The provision regarding exclusion due to a direction under section 115 of the Electoral Act 1993 has been updated to refer to a person's 'name and address' instead of 'name, residence, and occupation'
Affected provisions
- 9: Preparation of jury listsThe requirement to exclude people who hold certain offices or are engaged in specific occupations from jury lists has been removed; The provision regarding exclusion due to a direction under section 115 of the Electoral Act 1993 has been updated to refer to a person's 'name and address' instead of 'name, residence, and occupation'
- 15: Registrar's discretion and duty to excuse from jury service on particular occasionThe age threshold for excusal from jury service has been increased from 65 years to 72 years
- 15A: Registrar's discretion and duty to excuse from jury service permanentlyThe age threshold for excusal from jury service has been increased from 65 years to 72 years