Trial by jury

[Ianonabike]

https://observer.co.uk/news/nationa...to-trial-by-jury-in-drive-to-fix-court-logjam

"An idea whose time has come” - Sarah Sackman, courts minister

Have you ever served on a jury? I haven't.

 

[briantrumpet]

https://observer.co.uk/news/nationa...to-trial-by-jury-in-drive-to-fix-court-logjam

"An idea whose time has come” - Sarah Sackman, courts minister

Have you ever served on a jury? I haven't.

I had to turn down the invitation in 1982, and haven't been asked since.

 

[Beebo]

I had to turn down the invitation in 1982, and haven't been asked since.

Me too.
I was called to the Old Bailey in 2001.
My boss said it would be too long and wrote a letter which somehow got me off.
I was gutted as only the serious stuff ends up at the Old Bailey.
Never been asked again.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

No. I know quite a few people that were called but only one ever actually sat on the jury which seems a phenomenal waste of many peoples time.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

Me too.
I was called to the Old Bailey in 2001.
My boss said it would be too long and wrote a letter which somehow got me off.
I was gutted as only the serious stuff ends up at the Old Bailey.
Never been asked again.

I think these days you can delay under exceptional circumstances but they will call you back.

 

[BoldonLad]

Was never called for Jury Service. I think I am over the age limit now, so, an experience I will never "enjoy".

 

[Ian H]

Why do we even need trials? Just lock 'em up.

 

[Bazzer]

Mrs B was once, a few years ago. She is the only person I personally know, who has been open about being called.