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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is jury service?

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

Explanation

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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