Qaumi and Ors (No 17) (Additional Jurors) [2016] NSWSC 338

Qaumi and Ors (No 17) (Additional Jurors) [2016] NSWSC 338

Given the expected duration of four to six months, the complexity and volume of evidence, and the availability of facilities to accommodate additional jurors, the court is satisfied that three additional jurors should be selected under s 19(2) of the Jury Act 1977 (NSW).

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Accused: Farhad Qaumi; Accused: Mumtaz Qaumi; Accused: Jamil Qaumi; Accused: Mohammed Zarshoy; Accused: Mohammed Kalal
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Pre Trial Procedural Ruling
Outcome
Order made for selection of three additional jurors
Legal Topics
Jury Selection, Trial Duration, Additional Jurors
Criminal Law Jury Selection Trial Duration Additional Jurors

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Farhad Qaumi

Accused

Mumtaz Qaumi

Accused

Jamil Qaumi

Accused

Mohammed Zarshoy

Accused

Mohammed Kalal

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Pre Trial Procedural Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an order for additional jurors under s 19(2) of the Jury Act 1977 (NSW) should be made

Ratio Decidendi

Given the expected duration of four to six months, the complexity and volume of evidence, and the availability of facilities to accommodate additional jurors, the court is satisfied that three additional jurors should be selected under s 19(2) of the Jury Act 1977 (NSW).

Court Disposition

Order made for selection of three additional jurors

Orders

  • Three additional jurors shall be selected for the jury in this trial pursuant to s 19(2) of the Jury Act 1977 (NSW).