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Jury service for 9 months???

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Aslockton · 19/08/2023 07:22

The jurors on the Lucy Letby case had to sit for 9 moths hearing evidence then another month of deliberations.

Where would you find jurors who can sit for 9 months?

If these are retired people, what happens if they have a hospital appointment, family emergency or a holiday booked?

Has anyone served on a lengthy trial or work in the courts and know how choosing jurors for lengthy trials work?

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Redebs · 28/08/2023 11:30

Taylorscat · 22/08/2023 09:00

But you can’t leave a dog for more than a few hours. And so I’d be massively out of pocket for a long case. I’d say it was due to my work/health whatever - they don’t check your reasons. I’m just saying that they should fully reimburse people - even if they earn £££££ - why should anyone be out of pocket for this ?

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Lots of people work full time and have a dog.

Taylorscat · 28/08/2023 15:29

@Redebs of course but I work at home , I have no dogcare costs - therefore I would be out of pocket .

Childbendivision1 · 28/08/2023 16:22

In Ireland your employer continues to pay you as Normal.

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