# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 26.2: Excusal from jury service by court

Extent: E+W

At any time before a juror completes the oath or affirmation, the court may exercise its power to excuse him or her from jury service for lack of capacity to act effectively as a juror because of an insufficient understanding of English—
(a) on the court’s own initiative, or where the court officer refers the juror to the court; and
(b) after enquiry of the juror.
[Note. See section 10 of the Juries Act 1974.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/26.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-26.2
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