1988 Ed.]
Jury
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Declaration by non-Christian juror in lieu of oath
36. Every person, not being a Christian, who may be summoned to serve as a juror in any case, may in lieu of the oath now required to be taken make the following declaration-
"I, A.B., do solemnly, sincerely, and truly declare that I will hearken to the evidence, and a true verdict give, to the best of my skill and knowledge, without fear, favour, or affection."
(2 of 1860, s. 1, incorporated. Amended, 50 of 1911 and 62 of 1911, Schedule)
Application of law of England in cases not provided for
37. In cases not provided for by this Ordinance, the law in force in England relating to jurors and juries shall, in so far as the same does not conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, have force and effect within Hong Kong; but nothing in this section shall be deemed to relate to jurors or juries on death inquiries.
(Amended, 5 of 1924, Schedule and 37 of 1988, s. 13)
Rules
38. (1) The Chief Justice may make rules providing for the carrying into effect of the provisions of this Ordinance. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power such rules may provide for forms and summonses.
A.B.
(2) [Repealed, 37 of 1988, s. 12]
SCHEDULE
FORM I
Form of Summons to Juror
(Added, 37 of 1947, s. 9)
[s. 17]
You are hereby summoned to appear as a juror [or special juror] at the High Court to be holden at
on the day of 19 , at the hour of o'clock in noon, and there to attend from day to day until you shall be discharged from the court.
(Signed) C.D., Registrar.
N.B.--The penalty for disobedience hereto is a fine not exceeding $3,000.
(Amended, 37 of 1988, s. 14)