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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is jury service?

AAn optional extra activity for lawyers
BA civic duty that adult members of the public may be called to perform in criminal trials
CA service provided by retired judges
DA form of community service given as a punishment

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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