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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Good evening all . A lad at work has been called up for it. I have always hoped that I may be called . But havnt received the call . Have any of you good people done it .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been summoned loads of times and do actually want to do it, but I've been excused every time as it was a bad time for whatever reason.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I been twice and sent home not needed for it

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I been twice and sent home not needed for it"

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I've been summoned loads of times and do actually want to do it, but I've been excused every time as it was a bad time for whatever reason. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d be fucking terrible at it.

Just sentencing everybody from the jury stand.

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

Not aloud to. Bonus

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

Never been asked.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Twice so far, both times on cases that lasted in excess of five days then was excused after both..

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Been asked to do it once but declined (as self employed)

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Never been called. I think it'd be fascinating

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve done it, a few years back. It wasn’t hugely interesting for me. I was called onto one case, and spent the rest of the two weeks reading books in the waiting room.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"Never been called. I think it'd be fascinating"
Same here

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I’ve done it, a few years back. It wasn’t hugely interesting for me. I was called onto one case, and spent the rest of the two weeks reading books in the waiting room. "
you here that quite a lot

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Never been called. I think it'd be fascinating"

Mate got pinged for a three month fraud case, said after that by the end of the second week half the jury were like zombies and the rest semi comatose..

Relative did a child s#x abuse case and said that it was harrowing..

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"Never been called. I think it'd be fascinating

Mate got pinged for a three month fraud case, said after that by the end of the second week half the jury were like zombies and the rest semi comatose..

Relative did a child s#x abuse case and said that it was harrowing..

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Yes that is the other side of the coin reference what you relative had to go through

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

"Good evening all . A lad at work has been called up for it. I have always hoped that I may be called . But havnt received the call . Have any of you good people done it .

Yes I have for a cpl of weeks

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"Good evening all . A lad at work has been called up for it. I have always hoped that I may be called . But havnt received the call . Have any of you good people done it .

Yes I have for a cpl of weeks "
good luck my friend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I received a letter for jury duty many years ago when I lived with my parents. They got me out of it somehow

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By *parrow77Man
over a year ago

cheshire

I’ve had do twice 1st soon I turn 18 and second was 38

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Same, always wanted to, never been called.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have done it once and was lead juror. The whole experience was challenging in many different ways but I am glad to have done it.

NBVN x

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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago

A world all of his own

Yes I was called about 12 years or so ago for a 2 week stint. To be honest, a lot of the time it's boring as you're just sitting around in the jurors waiting room waiting to be called for a trial. Never has a 7 hour day dragged for so long! The two trials that I was selected for were ok.

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By *assing Fancies xCouple
over a year ago

Sherwood Forest

The husband has but got out of it by fabricating a fake works order that put him in the Isle of Wight for a week

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By *lappyMan
over a year ago

Manchester

done it once , quite interesting experience and it related to basically 2 weeks paid off work, subsides lunch as well, all I was on a case and we got sent to deliberate over lunch and all jurors got locked into a room and gad to order lunch of a tick list and got it delivered to us and the lunch got delivered to us

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By *aulupforitMan
over a year ago

Corbridge

I have done it twice and one case lasted 8:weeks and the other 4 weeks and was certainly an eye opener.

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By *usie pTV/TS
over a year ago

taunton

Lets hope I don't get called up I am that gullible goodness knows who I would falsely lock up or set free.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope.....and I don't want to!

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

I am exempt!

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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago

Hull

I did it about three years ago. I found it quite difficult and upsetting. A cyclist was hit by a lorry and died. One day the defence lawyer opened his laptop and a really loud voice asked ‘which fart do you want to hear?’ Assume his kids had been using it or you would hope it was a kid!

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By *uffolkClareClactonDaveCouple
over a year ago

Felixstowe/Clacton-on-Sea

"Good evening all . A lad at work has been called up for it. I have always hoped that I may be called . But havnt received the call . Have any of you good people done it .

I did it back in the 80's and I was appalled by the whole system. Several people on the two juries I served on had absolutely no grasp of the law or criminal proceedings, a number of them were clearly driven by bigotry, and on one case the judge fell asleep!

I'm not saying I've got a better idea for delivering justice but the present system has some serious deficiencies!

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Yes just the once. I was not called into a case though.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its so boring waiting to be picked for a trial then the trial is zzzzz the choosing verdict was fun part tho

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Summoned once just after I'd given birth so didn't have to do it, then again about 8 years ago.

I enjoyed it on some levels but have to be honest, having someone's future in your hands is fucking scary and really does make you second guess everything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got called up at 18 during my first year of uni. Deferred because I had exams and then did it at 19 during the summer. Was a good experience. Some tough cases. I was with someone who said it was like her 3rd time being called up!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was foreperson on a jury a few years ago, was an awful case of historic abuse. It wasnt alot of fun, lots of waiting and moving around. Was humbling too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did it once a few years back but because the lawyers had to review new evidence it was over after only a couple of days. Pretty sad about that as seems like a cool thing to do

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Twice so far, both times on cases that lasted in excess of five days then was excused after both.."

You know it's an emotive one when you get excused afterwards. We got set free early too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was on the jury of a serious assault case, there was cctv footage and it was awful watching it over and over again, hearing the screams and shouting etc.

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By *anae21Woman
over a year ago

Nearer than you think

Not been asked.

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By *eaAndBiscuit1989Man
over a year ago

Burnley

I've done it. Was a great experience, chosen for a trial on week 1 and 2. Some people werent chosen for the trial on either week and spend 2 weeks reading in the lounge.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Twice so far, both times on cases that lasted in excess of five days then was excused after both..

You know it's an emotive one when you get excused afterwards. We got set free early too.

One was for the same reason yes..

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By *amian300Man
over a year ago

dub city closer than you think not in uk

Been summoned few times but never served on one so was back at work pretty fast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been called up twice but spent both times reading in the back room. It sparked a bit of an interest in a volunteer role I did for a while before covid buggered it all up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I E been called 3 times, each time I was told I wasn’t needed. I then got a letter saying I could opt out of future calls, which I did.

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

I was, about 9 years ago.

I ended up sitting on a jury for a murder trial, quite infamous at the time, and it was a fascinating process.

Very tragic and almost traumatic as to what we had to listen to and review.

But I'm glad that I went through the process, and saw justice done.

I would say that it's a duty to take part, and can't understand why people wouldn't.

At the end of the day I would rather have 12 of my peers judge me, if I were ever to be under those circumstances

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

We both would absolutely hate it. The justice system isn't always fair and right.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I was exempt for 20 years due to my job but since the protection ended I’ve not been called up. I wouldn’t want to be either. I’ve seen enough trials & couldn’t stand to be involved in another

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't, my son has. He was there for two weeks and got voted in as jury foreman....

The case was challenging and the courts made him wait at the end because he received threats after the verdict was read. Waited for an hour and got escorted to his car

I think I'd like to do jury service

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I haven't, my son has. He was there for two weeks and got voted in as jury foreman....

The case was challenging and the courts made him wait at the end because he received threats after the verdict was read. Waited for an hour and got escorted to his car

I think I'd like to do jury service"
was everything OK for your son my friend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I haven't, my son has. He was there for two weeks and got voted in as jury foreman....

The case was challenging and the courts made him wait at the end because he received threats after the verdict was read. Waited for an hour and got escorted to his car

I think I'd like to do jury servicewas everything OK for your son my friend

Absolutely fine thank you for asking.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I haven't, my son has. He was there for two weeks and got voted in as jury foreman....

The case was challenging and the courts made him wait at the end because he received threats after the verdict was read. Waited for an hour and got escorted to his car

I think I'd like to do jury servicewas everything OK for your son my friend

Absolutely fine thank you for asking.

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good show xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't, I would go if asked but personally think it's an absolutely insane idea. Let's face it, 52% of those who voted believed the lies around Brexit. Even if you excuse that and accept they did and still do believe its best for the country, there's people who are anti vaxers, believe in various gods, believe David Ikes nonsense, believe the world is flat, are incapable of reading and understanding a comment on Fab without assuming a personal dig etc etc - and these same people are expected to understand the intricacies of a criminal case? Craziest idea ever.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I haven't, my son has. He was there for two weeks and got voted in as jury foreman....

The case was challenging and the courts made him wait at the end because he received threats after the verdict was read. Waited for an hour and got escorted to his car

I think I'd like to do jury service"

That's really quite scary. Glad it's all been OK.

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By *oah VailMan
over a year ago

Dover

I did it about ten years ago. It was absolutely fascinating. I seriously considered being a JP after doing it, but my trades Union stuff really started to take up my time shortly after, so I’ve put the idea on the back burner for now.

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By *batMan
over a year ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

I got my summons and was looking forward to it, but they turned me down!!!

Gbat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd hate to have to do jury service.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"I haven't, I would go if asked but personally think it's an absolutely insane idea. Let's face it, 52% of those who voted believed the lies around Brexit. Even if you excuse that and accept they did and still do believe its best for the country, there's people who are anti vaxers, believe in various gods, believe David Ikes nonsense, believe the world is flat, are incapable of reading and understanding a comment on Fab without assuming a personal dig etc etc - and these same people are expected to understand the intricacies of a criminal case? Craziest idea ever.

Mr"

That’s so true!! And frightening too!

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By *atriciayoiditTV/TS
over a year ago

hatfield

"Good evening all . A lad at work has been called up for it. I have always hoped that I may be called . But havnt received the call . Have any of you good people done it .

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yes...for a SPECIAL jury service...read it ..folded it..and threw it in the bin...where the british legal system needs to be put...sorry..the british work creation scheme..silly me..

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

I've never been called up for Jury Service, but have seen how a trial has been conducted, and what juries have to go through.

I was one of 6 witnesses at a major trial at Belmarsh Crown Court in S E London back in the mid-90's. One by one, on Day 1, the other 5 witnesses were declared not required, but as my statement was of major importance, I spent Days 2, 3 & 4 in the Witness Box, being criss examined by QC's, one representing each of the 10 defendants!

Nerve wracking stuff, though the judge did object at times over repetitive questioning.

Quite what verdict the Jury would've arrived at was unknown, as the trial collapsed as the Police had bungled paperwork details & the judge declared it a miss trial! A retrial never took place, as all the defendants fled abroad, never to be seen again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never will get asked, spent too much time in the dock!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No never, im disqualified from being called up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No and I wouldn't want to be called either

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By *iman2100Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

I did many years ago. It was an interesting experience. We passed our verdict and the judge thanked us; then he sentenced one of the defendants to 14 years. That sent a shiver down my spine Were we right?

It is however your duty to do it and If I ever wound up in court I would want the jury to listen and consider the facts before reaching a verdict. I am not sure in these days of Soshal Meedja and its instant opinions many would bother do that.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I have never been summoned to be a juror, not sure I’d be keen to be honest.

How can you be exempt? I thought it was compulsory unless you had a valid reason not too?

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By *uck-RogersMan
over a year ago

Tarka trail

"I been twice and sent home not needed for it"
Ditto. 3 days ago.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im called too. Starting in 2 weeks

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By *batMan
over a year ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

How can you be exempt? I thought it was compulsory unless you had a valid reason not too?"

Three main reasons.

Mental illness

Certain criminal convictions

Some Criminal Justice Sector roles.

Gbat

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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago

A world all of his own

"The case was challenging and the courts made him wait at the end because he received threats after the verdict was read. Waited for an hour and got escorted to his car

Whilst there was no intimidation of any sort on the second trial that I sat on, the defendant was found guilty (truth be told it would probably have only resulted in a suspended sentence or a fine) but we were all let out at the same time. Walking back to my car when the defendant and all their friends and family were also walking back to the car park was a bloody unpleasant experience to say the least.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

For such an important event (which could change someones life forever), I will say the rest of the people called up definately did not want to be there.

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By *etLikeMan
over a year ago

most fundamental aspects

Mr"

The principal is meant to be that a jury is “of your peers” and it is the job of the legal team and sheriff / judge to explain the law to a jury.

In reality, it doesn’t matter a jot what is said during a trial, when you get jury members who say “he looks guilty” before the cases are even presented, there’s a problem.

The fact that jury members are not allowed to disclose what was discussed in the jury room adds to the problem.

The original 12 Angry Men film from the 1950s might as well have been a documentary foretelling my jury experience in the 2010s

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

When I did my service there was a separate entrance to the courts, with security, and we were able to pass on and out without any problems

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I did about 15 years ago. Turned up every day for a week before being shortlisted and getting as far as the courtroom only to be rejected due to having a family connection with the defence barrister.

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

Mrs c and I both have (on separate occasions).

Mine was okay but hers wasn't a pleasant case and shook her for a while.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The principal is meant to be that a jury is “of your peers” and it is the job of the legal team and sheriff / judge to explain the law to a jury.

In reality, it doesn’t matter a jot what is said during a trial, when you get jury members who say “he looks guilty” before the cases are even presented, there’s a problem.

The fact that jury members are not allowed to disclose what was discussed in the jury room adds to the problem.

The original 12 Angry Men film from the 1950s might as well have been a documentary foretelling my jury experience in the 2010s"

This is my concern, we all have prejudices and very few are aware of theirs or even prepared to accept they exist. Most people also have a far too high opinion of their ability to accurately assess others. You only need to read the threads on here where questions are asked like how good a judge of character are you? to read self proclamations of infallibility - often from the same people who post in other threads about abusive ex partners etc who we can only assume the infallible judge of character realised upon meeting what they would be like but still chose to have a years long relationship with.

My worst fear about being selected for jury service is to be stuck with 11 others who have made their mind up before the trial and have no interest in listening to evidence.

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