Clause 3. — (Power of sheriff to excuse juror from attendance.)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 9 May 1922.

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Photo of Mr Edward Shortt Mr Edward Shortt , Newcastle upon Tyne West

I do not think that the omission of these words will do the Bill the slightest harm, and, on the other hand, I am not convinced that they will do much good or make much difference in the working of the Bill whether these words are in or not. No doubt some judges would take great care to scrutinise what the sheriff has done and some judges might not. This Amendment cannot do the Bill the slightest harm, and, if hon. Members do not object, I hope the House will accept it.