Jury Summons

I decided not to do mine, it would have been a disaster in my current role in work (at the time) as it was only me and another guy working in a very busy dept as the company was going through some massive changes, me being off for 2 weeks, jury duty or not, would have reflected very badly off me.

I managed to get my company to get me out of it.

Not only that but like others say, I wouldnt want to be part of making a profound decision which would effect someone elses life, guilty or not.
 
I loved it when i did my jury service when i was 18, i'd jump at the chance to do it again too. It's really interesting :)
 
I wouldn't be very pleased about doing it.

I've done nothing wrong but would find myself imprisoned in a court room for week after week and having to find extra child care, and to transport myself miles each day.

If I wanted to spend time in court I'd go break the law.
 
I got a jury summons just after a major operation, rang them up and they were very helpful on how to return the form explaining my situation. Got confirmation by return almost that I would not be required and all was well. I didn't even need a note from my surgeon.

If he doesn't feel able to attend then maybe discuss his issues with his GP or CAB, but as he is 73 I would just return the form stating his age and ask to be released. They don't bite.

Andi.
 
majnu said:
This re-instates my beliefs why the British Jury system is so full of FAIL!
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You do have to wonder how much time is wasted explaining everything to each new juror every time, but would you want professional jurors? It would be a bit like politicians playing with our lives as they do.

Andi.
 
One of the best experiences of my life was jury service. I'd love to do it again, I'd love to do it as a job.
 
I was excused twice. First time the date was around the due date of my wife and I cant remember why the second time.

The problem with Jury service is that if the case drags on it can have a massive financial impact. Even with the statutory pay it wouldn't cover my mortgage and other bills.
 
For all the people saying it should be optional, whether due to concern about the effect on someone's life or pure laziness, would you rather people who WANTED to be on a jury filled the places?

Pretty scary idea in my opinion when you think about it
 
JBod said:
I was excused twice. First time the date was around the due date of my wife and I cant remember why the second time.

The problem with Jury service is that if the case drags on it can have a massive financial impact. Even with the statutory pay it wouldn't cover my mortgage and other bills.
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Exactly, the majority of the session can last 1-2 weeks, others can drag on for a month +, its a lottery. Being away from work released on jury service for a month + can have a dramatic effect.
 
According to what op linked and what op says his dad's age is i think the obvious thing here is phoneing them up informing of his age and getting him removed from the list.

Apart from that as i know people who have done it and i bet most people do! it is simple you go there and you could be a jury for a murder or crime or crime or crime you get the point...
 
I can't believe people try and avoid jury duty. You probably do it once in your entire life, it could be exciting, and, most importantly, you have a duty to the country and the people within it to contribute to the criminal justice system; it's one of the things that separates us from the rest of the world.
 
dirtychinchilla said:
you have a duty to the country and the people within it to contribute to the criminal justice system.
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Yet when something bad happens, there are a lot of times where the criminal justice system fails members of the British public.

Unfortunatly, I have valid reasons why I didnt do mine, timing and excessive work commitments
 
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