Jury Duty Service in the UK - My Experience + What to Expect?
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- I was very ill during this period of my life and I was growing my hair out and I was well deep in the "awkward stage". It's generally just a very dark time for me. But I hope the video helped, I treid to post this despite my insecurites
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My hair / Face is horrendous in this video. I was very ill during this period of my life and I was growing my hair out and I was well deep in the "awkward stage". It's generally just a very dark time for me. But I hope the video helped, I treid to post this despite my insecurites
yeah with liquids especially opened original packaging ones (if they're unopened then they tend to be ok or thats what it says ont he gov.uk site) if its say a coffee flask then with anything like that or opened packaged (branded really) drinks then they will usually make you drink some of it to prove its fine, knives or anything that remotely can be considered a weapon you wont be able to get back immediately but can later on (I think its up to 4 weeks but dont quote me on that) anything else you'll be able to get back when you go to leave.
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You are a star mate
I appreciate your time putting this video out. You looked fine to me.
Thank you this has been a great help to me, I’m there in August and looking forward to it
I've been picked for a trial next week (got my summons last month) and watching this video has really helped curb my anxiety about going to jury duty, thank you!
Thanks, it's just a shame everytime I see the video I am reminded of the days when I was growing my beard and hair and I was deeeeeep into the akward phase and I couldn't wear a snapback in court LOL. I wanted to delete the video but it seems to help people!
@@ggzii Can't you superimpose your 'now' head onto the video ;-) x
Hi, thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very informative. I've been summonsed for 2 months time so good to know what to expect. Cheers. Bob.
Thank you so much for this detailed and very helpful video. Im very grateful, and feel a lot calmer and more prepared for my jury duty next week. Im sorry this was a dark time for you, and hope you have recovered or are feeling at least a little lighter. It was generous of you to share your experiences.
Warm wishes ;)
Thanks so much!
Mate, this video is so incredibly helpful and re-assuring. Legend.
Spent 2 weeks in the waiting room without being picked for a trial. Utter waste of time. Dreadful experience for me.
I’ve got jury service in two weeks and didn’t know what to expect, this video has helped loads. Thank you
Thanks for reminding me of my hair xD, Hope it goes ok!
Jury service should not be compulsory as people who don't want to be there are not in the right frame of mind it's not fair to the person on trial
I think it's wrong they force people to do it. If I were forced I'd automatically vote not guilty no matter what the crime or evidence is.
I'm up for Jury Service in London in two weeks, so this was very informative, thanks.
Every time this video receives a comment I get physical pains by being reminded of me growing out my hair
@@ggzii Your hair looks great!
Did my Jury service a couple of months ago. Apprehensive initially but found it to be a positive experience.
Just been summoned today, thanks for this video! Xx
I could have done with a makeup artist for this video x haha All the best with the Duty!
Gonna be serving Manchester over the summer (I'm guessing you're from Manchester...) so it's good to see this video.
The worst thing for me is that as a student I won't be compensated for the time I'll be spending there, which is time I could be spending looking for work/working to save up for my next year of study.
Pretty nervous about ending up on a murder case or something but c'est la vie.
You can claim for travel and parking costs
food and drink
plus a contribution towards your loss of earnings and other expenses. You wont go out of pocket doing it. You will be fine!
I got summoned to court 200 miles from where I live and at a time during my exams. Would recommend that if you are worried about something you should call them rather than email them. The people on the phone are lovely and very helpful. I was able to get the date and location changed. Unfortunately it will still disrupt my summer undergraduate research project and I may not be able to get a summer bursary from my uni now but at least it’s not during exams or the final year of my degree
Bit messed up though ain’t it, you’re tryna focus on your future and they’re in the way of that
I will be attending my very first Jury service next week. I am glad you shared your video here. It has given me an idea now how it's like. I hope I wont fall asleep:) So in terms of the security checks, YOur description looks like you are entering Security cheks at the airport:) Thank you again mate. Cheers:)
Thanks
Don't think he saw this but really nice of you
I sprained my ankle last week and I've got jury duty on Monday and I was worried about going every day making it worse. But based on what you've said it seems like I will probably be able to be excused based on that. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Government should pick law students to take part in this service. They are wrong to randomly pick anyone to take part in this. People have their lives to lead. It is very annoying!
Absolutely not. It is an essential part of justice that defendents are judged by ordinary people, their peers. Jury service is onerous, I've done it twice, but am proud to contribute to justice in a democratic society.
@@octagon12011 fuck up 😒
you need all types of people to get different perspective
Hihi
@@octagon12011 that's quite sad.
Thank you so much for this video! 2 years on and you are still helping people!
I'm glad it could be of use to someone, hope it goes well and hope I wasn't too much of a mess!
GGZII thank you, I’m absolutely positive that this video will help me in the coming weeks, I’m quite excited in all honesty, I’m just not looking forward to the waiting around haha!
So helpful and has put my mind at rest, thank you.
Reassuring to me what was broadcastin you're RUclips interview,great take on jury service.
Great vidoe i have just beem called for October so bit nervous but glad i found your video, Thank you.
Don't worry, you will be fine :)
Great video mate. You are easing my pain. I am 18 have anxiety, am hearing impaired so I'm nervous lol. Also quite inconvenient because I do not own a suit and I was supposed to be travelling for my summer. Also doing exams right now and this is another stress for me on top of that. Hope it goes smoothly...
You certainly don't need a suit!
I received my jury summons last Wednesday. At first I'm frightened to attend but I decided I want to do it. Thank you for this video.
Glad it helped.
Thanks for putting this up , I'm travelling 50 miles round trip on a bus that picks me up at 7:00 am and then drops me off home at 7:15 pm. They are going to be long days. Mostly waiting for a twice a day bus. I suffer with anxiety and found this video helpful :-)
I do mine tomorrow, thanks for the heads up on the process in regards to the search etc. and dress code. Very insightful
Helpful information! Got my letter for jury service today and the summoning is on December 14th so with all the coronavirus situation going on not sure how things are going to pan out.. also jury service during Christmas break is a YIKES!!
Oof I wonder how it is with everyone together with masks and strangers not allowing to mix, let me know how it goes
Same here December 14th...
@@lanky_annie how'd it go?
I'm 22 Russian kid and I've been chosen to do jury work. I can barely speak English lol. Like wtf I'm gonna do there, cry for help?
Contact them and explain the situation they will know what to do
Great video, tells me everything to expect so i don't need to be worrying.
Thanks for making this video. It's really helpful. I'm going in 3 weeks. Figured it's best to get it over with. Handy to know they're more lenient once you're there. And that I can say I can't do more than 2 weeks. Also, the thing you mentioned about animal abuse - that would be the thing I'd have to write a note for to get me out of there. Thanks, it's a great video. You're hair isn't that bad honest - can you put a filter on it or something 😂.
Thanks for keeping this fairly ancient video up man, I'm still bricking it but I guess I feel better now 🥲 Also shut up your hair looks cute 🤷♀️
Thank you so much for your informal and really informative ummm information. I have a date in a few months. Thank you so much for your information. Have a great summer sir 👍
Appreciate it, hope it all goes well.
I'm going in November nice to hear from a regular guy about it all really helpful
Brilliant video thanks for sharing with what to take with you, Cheers.
Thanks for the kind reply. I hope your service goes well if you have it!
Great video and very informative. Just what I have experienced.
Just finished jury service, the amount of times people had to be corrected on the use of conjecture and hearsay during deliberations was frightening, but in the end these people did come around to understanding why certain things weren't admissible and wrong to use as part of their decision making.
Thank you very much for this video, it is VERY helpful 👌👍👏👏👏
Thank you for doing this I have to do jury service mid March and very nervous
I had to stay at home for one week and ring every morning to see if my number got called which it didn't but got a free week off with pay. But one way you can get out of it is with a doctors note all you have to say is your having panic attacks over taking part.
That was very interesting. I've just been notified about doing jury service and have to admit to being nervous about it, though less so after seeing your video! I do have some concerns. I'm 66 and worry that I might feel tired and fall asleep because it will be a long day (I live 30 miles away). Most days I like to have a short nap in the afternoons, but won't be able to do that while I'm there.
Funny story, I got jury duty AGAIN this week. You will be fine, there will be times where you can rest or relax. Thanks for checking out the video
@@ggzii Oh, good luck with yours. I thought the upper age limit for jury service was 70 and that they wouldn't be able to ask me after that, but I see it has been raised to 75 now!
Did you do it? In future get a Dr's letter excusing you on the basis that you fall asleep.
@@GailOwens No, I did get a letter from the doctor at the last moment and sent it to the court. I wasn't optimistic that it would work, but I received a letter back to say that I was excused, at least for this time! ☺
@@PlanetaryCitizen Good job, you don't need a 60.mike round trip everyday and being exhausted.
I’ve got duty which collides with the first 2 weeks of uni. Hoping I can get out of those 2 weeks. Like I’m fine for the first 2 but I can’t miss uni. You’d think they’d choose someone older but it is what it is.
You might be able to make a case that missing the first two weeks is a huge issue, give them a ring.
Doing Jury service in Manchester tomorrow, shitting myself but this video does help a lot cheers.
I didn't even know we have this in the UK as well, I honestly thought it was just an American thing! I've never encountered anyone who's done it (or at least nobody has ever memtioned it), so I assume it's probably rare and highly unlikely you'll be picked. I hope I'm not since I'm autistic and have social anxiety. They say that "severe disability" excuses you but I wonder if any disability can and if that's just to scare and discourage any disabled people from using their disability as a reason to not attend.
Anyway, this video was good and very informative!
I got out of of it once because I struggle socially and doing new things,the travel and new environment was overwhelming. I understand buddy
I just got my summons this morning.
I really don't want to do it. I honestly don't think I'd be able to concentrate or handle the pressure of potentially sending a person to prison. I just don't think I can handle being on a jury. When I get really nervous or anxious I start to retch too,. So physically and mentally I don't think I can do it.
Should I just be honest and state all of this on the form.
Forcing people to do something they potentially don't want to do doesn't seem like a great system to me but I don't know what could replace or improve it.
Yes you can do that, Just ring the local place and they will understand. You can basically get off with it for a whole host of things, but I do recommend doing it, you might enjoy it and it is very rare to be picked. Don't be worried about being nervous or anxious, its completely normally, there are a huge variety of people there and they are all in the situation. It's not your job to worry about doing the right thing or being relaxed, it's the courts job to explain and help you, and you just do your best. Let me know what you decide to do, and dont worry, they have seen everything, from nervous people to people turning up drunk and being turned away lol.
GGZII Thank you for such a quick response.
The more I think about it, it really is a weird thing (to me anyway).
I'm just a normal person. I've never been involved with the state in any kind of way. I've never stepped foot in a courtroom, nor do I ever want to. I have no training in the law. I don't know how to listen to advocates or examine evidence. Like most people my only knowledge of these things is TV.
Is it not civic minded of me to say I really don't believe I have the qualities/temperament to be a good juror?
If I was defendant I don't know if I'd want a jury trial or something different. Whatever I think would help me the most.
This is why we get the social media stuff and the other kind of nonsense, like the case of the jury using a Ouija board. The state is trying to force people to do something they potentially don't want to do.
Neither had I mate, they talk you through everything. The whole idea behind a jury is that 12 normal people use common sense to come up with a collective verdict. You will be fine
GGZII Hi. I just emailed them and said I would like to be excused. I believe I was honest. I wrote that I suffer from low self esteem and low confidence and that I might find it difficult to concentrate for long periods. I think I'm doing the right thing.
I know it's a self-fulfilling prophecy but I don't think I'd be a good juror. I barely interact with people on a day to day basis. My job is easy, relatively stress free and I have no major responsibilities in life like paying a mortgage or looking after kids. Nothing in my personality, upbringing and life has prepared me for something like this.
Well that's all you can do and remember even if you get told that you have to go, it doesn't mean you will be picked. Some people never get a case, some get 3 cases in their 2 weeks, others never get picked, so just take some things to watch or read.
Thanks for this video really helped clear things up before i go
I normally can’t handle with shit like this and normally when I get really distressed, I tend to pass out, I really try not too and I hate it, it seems fun but the fact of also being stuck somewhere makes me sick. Are you allowed to write a note or something before hand and they can excuse you, or do they only excuse you in court
I'm the same mate, I hate social things even get knots in my stomachs over family calling me, best advice is the people there have seen it all. Phone up and explain how you are very nervous and anxious and you wouldnt make good calls, if they say "you need to go" then Turn up, I know it's hard and explain to the person leading the group when he does the private talks bit, he/she will understand. Hope this helps
@@ggzii thank you
I’ll find it ridiculous. The normal people have to decide whether someone guilty or not. This should just be someone’s job a professional.
With your experience, do you think the court would take it to offence if I stood up mid trial and yelled, "You can't handle the truth!"? Asking for a friend...
I think maybe, just maybe that might land you in some bother haha.
Very good video. A lot of useful info. Thanks,
thanks hope it goes well for you
i,m doing jury service this week ,thanks for posting this
Just wanted to say a) cheers for the video, just been called for my deferred Jury Service and b) remind you of your barnet :D
sorry to remind you of your haircut but thanks I'm definitely more relaxed about it now, going tomorrow to my jury summons and there's a trial estimated to last 6 weeks, kind of hoping to get picked, I'm only 30-40 minutes away from the court so travel is no problem for me. XD
Thanks for reminding me of this awful face/hair faze! haha but in all seriousness, good luck!
@@ggzii I regret whishing I was on the 6 weeks shit, finally finished this week, after 9 or 10 weeks, but at least I got a 10 year exemption now XD
And damn is the system in favour of the defendants, one guy walked off free and another with the lesser of 2 charges/counts because despite thinking all 3 were guilty (3 investment scammers) based on the law and evidence provided that's all we could do.
Furthermore fair trial rules can be quite annoying, previous similar business of one of the 3 was used and portrayed by the defence as legit and honest with the prosecution not disputing that, googled it after it was over and it was also a fraudulent business shut down by the police, not to mention there were big holes in the evidence due to relevant people with their influence on everything having their own trial. So the 3 tried to put all the blame on them + another who already plead guilty
If you have mental health issues, you can get off Jury Duty to, just claim your mad, if you want to get out of it.
Probs if you have a letter proving it
I have just be discharged from Jury duty ( at the old Bailey) only after 2 days because there was not enough trial in my Opinion its a complete utter waste of time & i am very An grey because not only is it a waste of time its a waste of my time i hope i never have to do it again
Yeah it can be a waste can't it. I doubt you will be ever picked again, your duty is done!
@@ggzii Well its the second time i have done it & hopeful the last no one gets to do it 3 times round
@@ggzii Thank-you for your re-assuring words i don,t want to do it again
My excuse is, I don’t like people and I wont be going. Make me.
5 pound 50 per day.. sounds like a great hour tariff
I will find a way of getting out of it I'll make some excuse it's annoying that you have to wait so long but this is the law in the UK you need to have so many hours for lunch and stuff I am happy with no lunch at all when I get somewhere I like things to start immediately to be honest I don't like always waiting around because normally I can't go into town and when I do and the task is complete I don't know what to do with myself so I'll just be lingering around the court also it takes a lot of energy to run around the time I get into court I'll have no energy I'll probably get into some sort of trouble because I don't really talk and I'm rubbish at form's don't forget it I'm not very independent I rely on a lot of moral support can't get that in this environment are definitely will be depressed the entire day whatever form I need to try and get excused I will do My father is very good at them so is ai
Very interesting, I have never had a letter to do jury duty, my mum was on jury service years ago. Baby you I need extra help because of my disability I may or may not be excused, I will probably struggled doing something like this and I would not want to make a mess of things, if I get called up for a case, I am not good at speaking far too quiet (prefer listening) At least one thing I know more about the dress code,. At least one thing if I get called up I can talk in private
Any idea what would happen in terms of someone with anxiety and being excused?
XmeguinlynnX ring or turn up and you can be dismissed, that was the general theme I got, but try not to be anxious as it's fine
@@ggzii If your doctor is aware of your condition you can ask them to write a note and you can then send it in with a letter asking to be excused.
I have autism basically get out of jury free card xD
Can you actually get out of it because of that?
Cheers lad. Informative and Frank. Greta top to! Where you at minshull street to?
I was preston crown mate
Hi thank you for your video, can i ask you, i'm 74 years old and have an heart condition and asbestos on my lungs, and have asked to be exempt from serving, do you think this will be possible for me.?
I deferred mine as I was in my last few months of uni at the time, but they immediately sent another letter with a different date, so no getting out of that one.
Whenever someone comments, It pings my phone, I open it and am reminded how disgusting I looked this morning on camera LOL. You will be fine, any questions feel free to ask!
Hi,Could you please explain when/where do we have to submit the form to claim the loss of earnings!! + travel expenses?
In December 2016, I came home one day to discover that I'd received a jury summons in the post. I had to get it deferred, and I reported for duty on 5 June. I only served as a juror on one trial, which lasted 2 weeks. It gave my brain a very good workout and ended with the defendant being found guilty on all but one of the charges against him. He was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison.
Thank you so much for all the information you have given! It's made me feel a bit more relaxed. I'm going tomorrow and I'm a bit nervous. Am I able to take my own packed lunch with water?
Yeah they will just scan it in, but you might walk around town or get food there if it looks decent, good luck.
I have incredibly awful social anxiety and just the thought of having to sit in a court room where there could be victims witnesses etc it makes my heart beat fast just thinking about it
I might end up passing out, maybe I’ll have to take something to calm me down for the 10 days. Got jury service in October wish me luck man!
Hey man I have it too, I was agrophobic during my 20's. If you can explain to them how much hassle it will be and get some doctors kind of note or assistance you could skip, but if not you will be fine, they are there to help and nobody messes around as it's serious so they will take care if you, You are doing them a favour by serving
Hey dude, can you use your tablet in court or is it just the waiting room? I want to bring my iPad for the waiting. Cheers!
You can bring an ipad, I watched Netflix shows that I had downloaded to it while I waited but not in court, it will be locked up and there are only so many lockers (quite a few)but not unlimited so be sure to just grab a locker
GGZII only a few? I feel slightly uncomfortable leaving my iPad unprotected :( I'm not too sure to bring it anymore. Also nice video!
Put it this way, you are in a court, someone has to be pretty stupid to steal something like an ipad in a court where there are armed police, security and cameras. In a locker it will be fine, even left on the floor it would be ok!
GGZII cheers for the advice!
cheers thanks for that.
thanks good insight
£64 a day plus a fiver for food? They can get fucked. What if someone earns 200 a day normally?
There was a footballer on mine haha, bit less than 200k but 64 quid will do
You say download some netfix movies. Does that mean you can't use an internet connection to stream with?
I'm loosing my job 3 days before my jury service, livid
Losing, not loosing.
ive just had a letter saying ime on jury service on may 30th. i dont want to go. is there anyway of getting out of it?
Did you go? I have it soon too and I don't want to either
@@nadia.1233 no. i had an email the day before i should of gone saying i wont be needed tommorrow, had email everyday saying i wont be needed, then on the 4th day i had email saying ive been dismissed from jury service.
@@StaffordshireTravelAdventures luckyyyyyyyyy
@@nadia.1233 you may get the same
@@nadia.1233did you go?
Hi I received my summons this morning, I have a 2year old do you know if will they pay my childcare expenses even if I'm not called up as a juror as I'd still have to pay the fees for my daughter
You get money towards your job, I think it goes up to about 30-80 quid? you will have to check but they do try their best to help you
Hi there , how easy is it to get money back if you have a full time self employed job?
I have autism and ataxic cerebral palsy and depression and anxiety that I take medication for would I be excused
I would for sure contact them and ask about special permissions or discuss being unable to go. I'm sure if your GP Has a note for depression or you talk it over they will understand or at best help you.
If you can sing you should play McCartney in a Beatles tribute act, mate! :)
haha
I’m 25 I’m sure I’ll be great at this......sarcasm
my English is not good enough can i go?
Thank you you’re very helpful😊
Just use your brain guys😂😂
Happy to help! I hate looking at this video, old camera, no sleep, hair not grown yet, 7 day stubble. It's a mess but it's one of my most viewed videos ahhhhhh
Howdy UK. ? Lawyers income doctors income are these services really ment for common man? Or is it no more than an affluent scandal putting on a dramatic performance?
what?
@@ggzii here in good'ol USA a visit to a heath care facility or trying to find help defending one's innocence in a court of justice well there goes any savings n hope at keeping up with bills. As long as we never get old we can survive. Si. Senior
I managed to get out of it as my son was shielding due to covid 19
Have you been called up since?
@@deanjobson4926 hi Dean , no I haven't been called since .
I got my jury summons, but didnt fill out the form, can i show up with the forms all filled out?
You will have to remind me, what forms?
GGZII part 3 and 4 reply to jury summoms, part 1 yoi take with you om the day
GGZII did you post anything back?
I can't remember, all I know is I filled in the form, told them I could do it (Or you tell them you can't) and if picked you bring your forms to the court on the day and the person running the court / Jury summons will explain everything. Its really not bad, just remember your forms, if you dont need them then its only a piece of paper in your bag
GGZII ah ok, well i screwed up man, i have jury service monday but had to send back a form within 7 days from getting the form which was new years day lol. I sent off the form today and going to bring the other part with me on monday....am i in trouble? At least im showing up lol
Sorry for that but i have to: serious video, most recent follower: "poop" in italian with '4' instead of 'a'. Ty for sharing btw.
Twitch chat loves their memes.
Can I miss it ?
Dude all that and in the end you haven't done it!
just wanted to remind you of your hair:)
cheers lol