Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008
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Substitution of section 25 of Juries Act 1976. |
58.— The Juries Act 1976 is amended by substituting the following for section 25: | |
“Separation of juries during trial. | ||
25.— (1) In any trial with a jury— | ||
(a) the jurors may, at any time before they retire to consider their verdict, separate unless the judge otherwise directs, and | ||
(b) the jurors may, after they retire to consider their verdict, only separate for such period or periods as the judge directs. | ||
(2) A direction under subsection (1)(b) may be given in respect of a jury whether or not the jury is present when the direction is given.”. |