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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is jury service?

AA form of community service imposed by courts as an alternative criminal sentence
BAn optional extra-curricular activity for qualified lawyers in professional training
CA civic duty where adults may be called to serve on a criminal trial jury
DA legal service provided by retired judges to assist in complex criminal cases

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is A civic duty where adults may be called to serve on a criminal trial jury.

Jury service is a civic duty. If selected, adult members of the public are legally required to attend court to help decide whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty in a criminal trial.

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