CAP. 3]
Declaration by non-
Christian
juror in lieu
of oath.
Application of law of England in cases not provided for.
Rules,
Jury.
35. 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.
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36. 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 the Colony; but nothing in this section shall be deemed to relate to jurors or juries on death inquiries.
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37. (1) The Chief Justice may make rules for carrying this Ordinance into effect. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power such rules may prescribe-
(a) forms and summonses;
(b) the manner in which and the time within which application may be made for exemption from service as a juror and in which claims for exemption under subsection (1) of section 7 shall be investigated;
(c) the procedure to be followed by the Registrar in the case of any persons whose names have been included in List B under the provisions of subsection (3) of section 7.
(2) Any such rules shall be laid as soon as may be before the Legislative Council and if that Council disapproves of such rules, or any of them, the rules so disapproved of shall henceforth be void, but without prejudice to the validity of anything done thereunder.
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A.B.
SCHEDULE.
FORM 1.
Form of Summons to Juror.
[s. 16.]
You are hereby summoned to appear as a juror [or special juror] at the Supreme Court to be holden at
in this
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CAP. 3]
Declaration by non-
Christian
juror in lieu
of oath.
Application of law of England in cases not provided for.
Rules,
Jury.
35. 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.
[34
36. 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 the Colony; but nothing in this section shall be deemed to relate to jurors or juries on death inquiries.
[35
37. (1) The Chief Justice may make rules for carrying 37 of 1947, s. 9. this Ordinance into effect. Without prejudice to the
generality of the foregoing power such rules may prescribe-
32 of 1950, 8.10.
32 of 1950, s.10.
(a) forms and summonses;
(b) the manner in which and the time within which application may be made for exemption from service as a juror and in which claims for exemption under subsection (1) of section 7 shall be investigated; (c) the procedure to be followed by the Registrar in the case of any persons whose names have been included in List B under the provisions of subsection (3) of section 7.
(2) Any such rules shall be laid as soon as may be before the Legislative Council and if that Council dis- approves of such rules, or any of them, the rules so disapproved of shall henceforth be void, but without prejudice to the validity of anything done thereunder. [36
A.B.
SCHEDULE.
FORM 1.
Form of Summons to Juror.
[s. 16.]
You are hereby summoned to appear as a juror [or special juror] at the Supreme Court to be holden at
in this
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