If they know there's a long case coming up, those selected for jury service at that time are sent a questionnaire to complete. It asks about your availability, holidays and medical appointments; which you need to evidence. They will then take that into account, but unless you are ineligible for jury service, you could still get called up. It's the judge's decision in the end. I'd stated that I was on a zero hour contract so would be out of pocket, whether they too that into consideration or not, I don't know, but those who had said they were 100% available and willing to do it, we're called up for the pool (the pool was 20 people, of which 12 were randomly picked).
As mentioned on the thread it’s £64.95 a day…..
Imagine being a self-employed juror involved in a long trial, it could drive your business into the ground. It's one thing doing your civic duty, but...As mentioned on the thread it’s £64.95 a day…..
Exactly this.
Happened to me the first time I did it. I was selected for a long trial and I got out of it simply by saying I had essential work commitments. I was subsequently selected for a much shorter trial (which as it turned out was a complete waste of time). Most trials only last a few days.
Not quite - you’re summoned to jury service with an expectation/normality of 10 days but it could be any length of time. If it’s going to be materially longer than 10 days they’ll tell you beforehand, at which point you essentially have to plead your case for being excused on the same principles as you use for deferring……..
£129.91 a day if it lasts more than 10 days.
Las time i done Jury service had a 3 day case Tuesday to Thursday first week, picked again following Monday 4 day case but on the 2nd day the pleaded guilty, called up and picked again on the Thursday for a case that was expected to last 10 days. I advised them that i would not be able to do due to work. Was told thats fine and and sent home for remainder of week.
Twice for me. Enjoyed both times.
Asked about this, but was told that you could be seen as working for the court service, then it can be claimed your not Impartial.
"Is the defendant a Crystal Palace fan? If so, I don't need to hear anything - he's guilty."
You should’ve played a game of each taking it in turns to shout his name - but it has to get louder each time. And whoever he eventually hears has to buy the lunch..?
It’s ok mate… if it happens I’ll look after the work and customers for you no problemo
) and retired. I had gone part-time self-employed and it was before I had submitted my first year's accounts. I provided evidence of my average daily income and was paid that. It was a wee bit more than the figures quoted on this thread.
If you like Peacehaven and working in Palace supporters homes you will be fineIt’s ok mate… if it happens I’ll look after the work and customers for you no problemo
