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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Who has been called up before ?
Did you find it interesting or do you wish you hadn't been ?
Obviously I know you cant discuss the case so its more the experience of it that I'm asking about ?
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"Who has been called up before ?
Did you find it interesting or do you wish you hadn't been ?
Obviously I know you cant discuss the case so its more the experience of it that I'm asking about ?
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Yes I got called to do it but was a waste of time. We never got a case so spent a week sitting in the jury room drinking tea and reading magazines. Also lost a weeks wages because I am self employed. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It is interesting but it can be boring, what with all the waiting.
Remember to bring food when you're out for deliberation, you're not allowed to leave the room til the judge sends you home in the evening. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Who has been called up before ?
Did you find it interesting or do you wish you hadn't been ?
Obviously I know you cant discuss the case so its more the experience of it that I'm asking about ?
Yes I got called to do it but was a waste of time. We never got a case so spent a week sitting in the jury room drinking tea and reading magazines. Also lost a weeks wages because I am self employed. "
If you can prove loss of earnings, they would've reimbursed you somewhat. You should've asked at the time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was 19 when I was called to do it
I found it fascinating and boring at the same time and discovered that it's really a game of theatrics and drama between prosecution and defence,I loved the pomp and ceremony
I also discovered that older people who are making decisions about other peoples lives can behave like immature children incapable of rational thought because they judge without taking all the facts into consideration,or because they want to go home early
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Sorry. Just to clarify it is not me going. A friend has just been called up and we were having a conversation about it.
I think I would like to do it as long as it wasn't anything too traumatic.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Who has been called up before ?
Did you find it interesting or do you wish you hadn't been ?
Obviously I know you cant discuss the case so its more the experience of it that I'm asking about ?
Yes I got called to do it but was a waste of time. We never got a case so spent a week sitting in the jury room drinking tea and reading magazines. Also lost a weeks wages because I am self employed. "
Do they not compensate for loss of earnings ? Ouch. X |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It is interesting but it can be boring, what with all the waiting.
Remember to bring food when you're out for deliberation, you're not allowed to leave the room til the judge sends you home in the evening. "
Sorry its not me going. Should have been more clear in my op. X |
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"Who has been called up before ?
Did you find it interesting or do you wish you hadn't been ?
Obviously I know you cant discuss the case so its more the experience of it that I'm asking about ?
Yes I got called to do it but was a waste of time. We never got a case so spent a week sitting in the jury room drinking tea and reading magazines. Also lost a weeks wages because I am self employed.
Do they not compensate for loss of earnings ? Ouch. X"
Yes they do. They send information about how to do it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I could never do it before because of my job but they have changed the rules but I still haven't been called up.
Not sure if I could do it at Reading Crown Court though as I know people who work there. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was 19 when I was called to do it
I found it fascinating and boring at the same time and discovered that it's really a game of theatrics and drama between prosecution and defence,I loved the pomp and ceremony
I also discovered that older people who are making decisions about other peoples lives can behave like immature children incapable of rational thought because they judge without taking all the facts into consideration,or because they want to go home early
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Just like on tv then ? X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You can't be called if you are in certain jobs or have certain health issues."
I can be called but always let off because I am a full time carer for a disabled child.
which is a shame as I would actually love to do it. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Was called up for it when I was much younger. All my work friends told me I'd be back at work in a few hours as only so many get picked. Was picked and went through to this room where my French teacher from school instantly reconised me. I wasn't one of her favourite students. It only lasted the day thankfully, and were sent on a private bus for lunch. All travel expenses were paid. |
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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago
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I did jury service twice, first time I sat there waiting until the penultimate day and then was called to sit on a trial which lasted nearly four weeks.
Second time around I was called for two cases, one lasted only a day, the second four days. The second case was defended by a barrister who had previously worked as a local news reader and is now an mp.
Both times it was a fascinating experience and insight into our judicial system. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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At work a couple of years ago it seemed that there was some one on jury service at any one time for about 6 months
Never known that before
I don't know how they do their selections but it seemed odd that so many from the same place were picked
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We have both done it.
When I (Max) did it, I found it pretty disheartening watching those with clever briefs escaping justice, and the attitude of a couple if jurors beggared belief. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"12 people too stupid to get off jury duty 
thats not a jury of my peers  "
Tru Dat. Even if you selected from the full population there are more than enough stupid people to ensure a random selection will pick 12 absolute morons more often than we'd like to chance if we were ever falsely accused. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've never been called up, but I worked as a receptionist for the Hatfield rail crash case. It was fascinating and insightful into the court process, and it was interesting getting to know the barristers and expert witnesses. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I served about 4 years ago, and was "lucky" to be assigned to a murder trial.
Despite some really harrowing evidence and testimony, I can day that I did enjoy the experience and would do it again.
I also see it as a duty to do so, as it protects our legal system and rights  |
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"Who has been called up before ?
Did you find it interesting or do you wish you hadn't been ?
Obviously I know you cant discuss the case so its more the experience of it that I'm asking about ?
Yes I got called to do it but was a waste of time. We never got a case so spent a week sitting in the jury room drinking tea and reading magazines. Also lost a weeks wages because I am self employed.
If you can prove loss of earnings, they would've reimbursed you somewhat. You should've asked at the time. "
I did ask about it at the time, they were not very helpful at all. They make it easier to claim loss of earnings if you work for someone direct, a lot more difficult to claim back your losses if you are self employed. They only seemed interested in reimbursing me for the car parking charges in the town centre and nothing else. If they ask me to do it again I will refuse next time. |
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By *ob55Man
over a year ago
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"I'm excempt from being called up
What are the criteria for exemptions ? X"
When I was a sub postmaster I was exempt, I suppose people wouldn't have got their Pensions etc if I wasn't able to open the post office |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"12 people too stupid to get off jury duty
thats not a jury of my peers "
It is your duty as a citizen to be a jurer when called upon and you should do it well.
If you were prosecuted (say for rape) and you were innocent, you would not want stupid and bored people who were not paying attention to be judging you; would you? So if you are so bright you had best not avoid your civic duty; your country needs you!!. God help it!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've been called three times and sat twice. I was excused the last time as I was ill.
Found it really interesting and enjoyed it.
I think I was too young and not wordy wise enough the first time, just after my 18th birthday.
One of the cases I sat on was theft, a guy had stolen a pint glass from a local club, the glass had the club logo on the side so quite "collectable".
Obviously he was going to be innocent as I had one at home myself. Never got to make the decision as the judge decided it wasn't worth trial by jury.
Apparently it was a tactic in trivial cases to elect for trial by jury as the judge would make a ruling to save time and money.
I think the rules have changed now. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I was called some time ago for two weeks. I got on one jury and it was a good experience.
The debate was fascinating as the worst crimes were GBH and attempted murder. One defence barrister was so bad we, the jury, gave questions to the judge which we wanted answered. He read them and then asked the witnesses.
At the end he thanked us for our attention, application to the task and careful consideration of the facts. When he sentenced one guy to 14 years we were very pleased we had tried our best to do a good job.
Being a juror is a serious civic duty and should not be treated as a boring chore because you cannot sit playing games or doing Facepage in the court. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Being a juror is a serious civic duty and should not be treated as a boring chore because you cannot sit playing games or doing Facepage in the court. "
This. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've been called up once and found it fascinating. The first case lasted into the second week and then called straight away to sit again. Someone giving evidence said something they shouldn't. The case was stopped and we were all escorted out of the building as the had to restart the case.
Jurors canteen, chips, beans, sausage etc. Judges canteen, rack of lamb, steamed veg etc. Made me chuckle. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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I have and loved it....has three cases over the two weeks that were one after the other so wasn't bored at all.
I didn't have to take lunch though, once you are locked in a room to deliberate an usher brings in lunch / drinks etc if you are there at meal times. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have and loved it....has three cases over the two weeks that were one after the other so wasn't bored at all.
I didn't have to take lunch though, once you are locked in a room to deliberate an usher brings in lunch / drinks etc if you are there at meal times."
We had lunch brought in or a jurer canteen. Not sure why someone above said they had to take their own.  |
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not jury service but I've been in a line up! Was farcical, I was about 20, was asked when in town to be in it , paid £6 (1990!) got there, a few other young guys, police then appeared en masse and put our right arms in slings as the perpetrator had injured arm. then he came in and the police had an "oh fuck" moment as it was his LEFT arm in a sling. We were all told not to laugh(LOL). Re-did the slings, took us in front of 3 witnesses , the guy chose to stand like me as same build and hair type /colour, I had to take glasses off and we had final warning of "don't laugh/smile or you wont get paid" so I looked stern and got picked by 1 of the witnesses! £6 paid for a pint or 4 though as I recall. Never had the jury call yet and hope I don't frankly |
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