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Is jury duty mandatory towards British citizens? (lemmy.world)

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I mean, have you ever received a summons from the courts that you've been assigned as a potential juror (as in you have to respond and appear when being called, usually you're given a number and asked a bunch of questions) however is the chance on being selected low as being part of the 12 jurors at a trial? Does the overall pay depend on the type of case whether it's low or high profile?

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[–] adam_y@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Yeah, it sort of is.

There are ways to avoid it, or be excused. If you are self employed and have made work commitments, if you are moving house... You can request an exemption.

I sat as a juror in Scotland (which is slightly different) last year.

You mentioned pay. That's not strictly true. You can get expenses, provided your workplace isn't covering your wage. You can also claim travel expenses.

There's a maximum of around £65 per day.

Aside from all that, I highly recommend it. Some people complain, but I found it a fascinating insight into how the law operates and how justice is navigated. Besides, it really did feel like a civic duty, being part of something bigger as a community.