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s.16
Passing over names for panel
(1) In forming any panel, the Registrar shall pass over the name of any person selected who he has reason to believe is— (a) dead or absent from Hong Kong; (b) not qualified or liable to serve as a juror; or (c) exempt from service. (Replaced 64 of 1984 s. 8 ) (1A) (Repealed 13 of 1995 s. 14 ) (2) In forming a panel under the Coroners Ordinance ( Cap. 504 ), the Registrar may also pass over the names of any persons selected, if, in his opinion, such persons cannot conveniently be served in sufficient time to secure their attendance as jurors at the inquiry. (Amended 32 of 1952 s. 4 ; 57 of 1967 Schedule; 64 of 1984 s. 8 ; 27 of 1997 s. 58 )