24-03-2018, 04:07 PM
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Re: Jury Service
Rhian
I was called for jury service a few years ago .I had to attend the preliminary instruction day then was sent home. I then had a telephone number to ring at the same time every evening and to say a code word to see if I was required the following day. This went on for two weeks then I was 'stood down' without being needed.
You can ask to have the duty deferred under certain circumstances and provide alternative dates when you will be available.
24-03-2018, 04:08 PM
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Re: Jury Service
Originally Posted by Meg
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Rhian I was called for jury service a few years ago .I had to attend the preliminary instruction day then was sent home. I then had a telephone number to ring at the same time every evening to see if I was required the following day. This went on for two weeks then I was 'stood down' without being needed.
You can ask to have the duty deferred under certain circumstances and provide alternative dates when you will be available.
But I've never been recalled!
24-03-2018, 04:18 PM
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yes I did jury service at kingston crown court in surrey. Sat on 3 trials and have to say I think everyone should do it just once.Why? just to see how slow our justice system is and how weak the sentences actually are. it is a joke.
the swearing in and challenge (not that i was ) is interesting, Apparently the accused can challenge up the 3 times ? someone they object to on the jury panel. It could be because they think they stand more chance with a female/male/age group /race/colour or whatever to be acquitted.
Work mate of mine at BT was on the Marchioness Thames boat disaster. he was on the jury for 3 months and in the end it was stopped on the grounds it was a corporate case and went to a higher court.
24-03-2018, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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Yes - I have done jury service - and found it very interesting - especially as I was elected foreman of the jury. It is a bit scary when you have to stand up and say guilty !
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