R v Karaali [2022] NSWSC 1798

R v Karaali [2022] NSWSC 1798

Juror H is to be discharged due to confirmed illness and risk to other jurors, and the trial continues with 14 jurors in accordance with the Jury Act 1977 (NSW) given the expanded jury provisions.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Trial / Procedural Ruling During Trial
Outcome
Juror H discharged from further service; trial continues with remaining 14 jurors.
Legal Topics
['jury Discharge' 'expanded Jury' 'covid 19 Health Risk']
['criminal Law' 'criminal Procedure'] ['jury Discharge' 'expanded Jury' 'covid 19 Health Risk']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Trial / Procedural Ruling During Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether Juror H should be discharged due to illness and health risk to others' 'Whether the trial should continue with a reduced jury']

Ratio Decidendi

Juror H is to be discharged due to confirmed illness and risk to other jurors, and the trial continues with 14 jurors in accordance with the Jury Act 1977 (NSW) given the expanded jury provisions.

Court Disposition

Juror H discharged from further service; trial continues with remaining 14 jurors.

Orders

  • ['Juror number 03025660, referred to as Juror H, is discharged from further service relating to this trial']