Proposed changes to the Jury Act were laid in the House of Representatives on Tuesday that would significantly increase the daily allowance paid to jurors and introduce compensation for individuals involved in the jury selection process.
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck tabled the amendments, which would raise the stipend for serving jurors from $2,000 to $6,000 per day. The proposals also include a $2,000 daily payment for persons who attend court as part of the jury selection process but are not ultimately chosen to serve.
In addition to financial adjustments, the amendments would give judges expanded authority to discharge a jury in cases where jury-tampering is identified, strengthening safeguards around the integrity of the judicial process.
Presenting a ministerial statement, Chuck urged Parliament to move swiftly in debating and approving the proposed changes, particularly the increase in juror compensation, which he described as overdue.
The justice minister explained that compensating individuals who participate in jury selection recognises the time and effort required, even when they are not selected to sit on a jury. Under the proposed law, those individuals would receive $2,000 for each day they attend court during the selection process.
Chuck said the revisions were informed by an appreciation of the critical role jurors play in the administration of justice, as well as the personal sacrifices made by citizens who respond to jury summonses.
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