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The Jury Before 1972, those who owned their own home and were over a rateable value were eligible for jury service. The Morris Committee in 1965, estimated 78% of names on the electoral register didn't qualify for jury service, 95% of women were also ineligible, either because they lived in rented accommodation or were wives. The committee recommended the right to do jury service should correspond with the right to vote. That reform was brought in by the Criminal Justice Act 1972 and can also be found in the Juries Act 1974. To be eligible for jury service you must be aged between 18-70, you must be registered on the electoral register and must have lived in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or Isle of Man for at least five years since the age of thirteen. Some people will automatically be disqualified from jury service these include; people who have been...

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