Commentary on Sections Juries Section 13: Abolition of peremptory challenge in criminal cases
49.Section 13 amends Article 15 of the Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 to remove the right of a person arraigned on indictment to challenge up to twelve jurors without the need to show cause (known as ‘peremptory challenge’). It also provides that a judge may hear any challenge for cause in camera or in chambers.