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CAP. 3

Jury

[1988 Ed.

he shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $3,000. (Amended, 50 of 1911; 51 of 1911; 62 of 1911, Schedule; 63 of 1911, Schedule; 32 of 1952, s. 5 and 55 of 1978, s. 3)

(2) A person shall not be liable to a fine under subsection (1) if he can show some reasonable cause for his failure to comply with the summons, or for not appearing or for withdrawing himself without permission. (Added, 55 of 1978, s. 3)

(3) Where any juror, having been duly served with a summons-

(a) being present, does not appear when called, or

(b) after appearance, withdraws himself without the permission of the

judge,

such failure to appear or such withdrawal shall be punishable as a criminal contempt of court committed in the face of the court. (Added, 64 of 1984, s. 11)

Punishment of employer discriminating against

employee by reason of jury service

33. (1) No employer shall terminate, or threaten to terminate, the employment of, or in any way discriminate against, any person employed by him by reason of the fact that such person--

(a) has served, or is serving, as a juror in any proceedings in the High Court or in any inquiry under the Coroners Ordinance (Cap.14);

(b) has been summoned under section 17 to appear as a juror at the High

Court; or

appear as a juror at an inquiry under that Ordinance.

(2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $25,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months.

(Added, 3 of 1971, s. 8. Amended, 55 of 1978, s. 4 and 64 of 1984, s. 12)

Levying of fines

34. All fines imposed under this Ordinance shall be levied in such manner as the court or judge may direct, and, when levied, shall be paid to the Registrar. (Amended, 50 of 1911 and 62 of 1911, Schedule)

Inspection of property by jury

35. On the trial of any civil or criminal case, either party, or the prosecutor or person accused shall be at liberty to apply to the court for an order for the inspection by the jury of any property the inspection of which may be material to the proper determination of the proceedings in question, and the court may make such order, on such terms as to adjournment, costs, and otherwise, as the court may direct.

(Amended, 50 of 1911; 51 of 1911; 62 of 1911, Schedule and 63 of 1911, Schedule)

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CAP. 3 Jury [1988 Ed. he shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $3,000. (Amended, 50 of 1911; 51 of 1911; 62 of 1911, Schedule; 63 of 1911, Schedule; 32 of 1952, s. 5 and 55 of 1978, s. 3) (2) A person shall not be liable to a fine under subsection (1) if he can show some reasonable cause for his failure to comply with the summons, or for not appearing or for withdrawing himself without permission. (Added, 55 of 1978, s. 3) (3) Where any juror, having been duly served with a summons- (a) being present, does not appear when called, or (b) after appearance, withdraws himself without the permission of the judge, such failure to appear or such withdrawal shall be punishable as a criminal contempt of court committed in the face of the court. (Added, 64 of 1984, s. 11) Punishment of employer discriminating against employee by reason of jury service 33. (1) No employer shall terminate, or threaten to terminate, the employment of, or in any way discriminate against, any person employed by him by reason of the fact that such person-- (a) has served, or is serving, as a juror in any proceedings in the High Court or in any inquiry under the Coroners Ordinance (Cap.14); (b) has been summoned under section 17 to appear as a juror at the High Court; or (c) has been summoned under section 10 of the Coroners Ordinance to appear as a juror at an inquiry under that Ordinance. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $25,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months. (Added, 3 of 1971, s. 8. Amended, 55 of 1978, s. 4 and 64 of 1984, s. 12) Levying of fines 34. All fines imposed under this Ordinance shall be levied in such manner as the court or judge may direct, and, when levied, shall be paid to the Registrar. (Amended, 50 of 1911 and 62 of 1911, Schedule) Inspection of property by jury 35. On the trial of any civil or criminal case, either party, or the prosecutor or person accused shall be at liberty to apply to the court for an order for the inspection by the jury of any property the inspection of which may be material to the proper determination of the proceedings in question, and the court may make such order, on such terms as to adjournment, costs, and otherwise, as the court may direct. (Amended, 50 of 1911; 51 of 1911; 62 of 1911, Schedule and 63 of 1911, Schedule)

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16 CAP. 3 Jury [1988 Ed. he shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $3,000. (Amended, 50 of 1911; 51 of 1911; 62 of 1911, Schedule; 63 of 1911, Schedule; 32 of 1952, s. 5 and 55 of 1978, s. 3) (2) A person shall not be liable to a fine under subsection (1) if he can show some reasonable cause for his failure to comply with the summons, or for not appearing or for withdrawing himself without permission. (Added, 55 of 1978, s. 3) (3) Where any juror, having been duly served with a summons- (a) being present, does not appear when called, or (b) after appearance, withdraws himself without the permission of the judge, such failure to appear or such withdrawal shall be punishable as a criminal contempt of court committed in the face of the court. (Added, 64 of 1984, s. 11) Punishment of employer discriminating against employee by reason of jury service 33. (1) No employer shall terminate, or threaten to terminate, the employment of, or in anyway discriminate against, any person employed by him by reason of the fact that such person-- (a) has served, or is serving, as a juror in any proceedings in the High Court or in any inquiry under the Coroners Ordinance (Cap. 14); (b) has been summoned under section 17 to appear as a juror at the High Court; or (c) has been summoned under section 10 of the Coroners Ordinance to appear as a juror at an inquiry under that Ordinance. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $25,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months. (Added, 3 of 1971, s. 8. Amended, 55 of 1978, s. 4 and 64 of 1984, s. 12) Levying of fines 34. All fines imposed under this Ordinance shall be levied in such manner as the court or judge may direct, and, when levied, shall be paid to the Registrar. (Amended, 50 of 1911 and 62 of 1911, Schedule) Inspection of property by jury 35. On the trial of any civil or criminal case, either party, or the prosecutor or person accused shall be at liberty to apply to the court for an order for the inspection by the jury of any property the inspection of which may be material to the proper determination of the proceedings in question, and the court may make such order, on such terms as to adjournment, costs, and otherwise, as the court may direct. (Amended, 50 of 1911; 51 of 1911; 62 of 1911, Schedule and 63 of 1911, Schedule)

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