Paragraph 1

the existing provision shall become subsection (1);

in that subsection, for the word “designations” there shall be substituted “ addresses ”; and

after that subsection there shall be inserted the following subsections—

“(2)

For the purpose of maintaining lists of potential jurors under subsection (1) above, a sheriff principal may require any person in the sheriff court district in question who appears to him to be qualified and liable to serve as a juror to provide such information, and in such form, as the Secretary of State may by order prescribe.

(3)

A statutory instrument containing an order prescribed by virtue of subsection (2) above shall be subject to annulment pursuant to a resolution of either House of Parliament.

(4)

Any person who fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (2) above shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale.

(5)

In proceedings against a person for an offence under subsection (4) above it is a defence to prove that he had reasonable excuse for the failure.”