51Misconduct concerning jurors

51 Misconduct concerning jurors

(1)  If a person contravenes section 47 , any direction made under section 47 or any condition imposed under section 50  –

(a) the person is guilty of contempt of court and may be punished accordingly; and

(b) the contravention invalidates the proceedings unless the court decides otherwise on being satisfied that the contravention is of a trivial nature and is not likely to prejudice the fair trial of the case.

(2)  If the contravention is discovered before judgment, the court may –

(a) discharge the jury if it has not already been discharged and order another jury to be sworn for the trial at the same sittings of the court; or

(b) adjourn the trial.

(3)  The decision of the court under subsection (1)(b) is subject to appeal.