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Abolish compulsory jury service for those over state pension age

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openMinistry of Justiceby Nicholas HaleOpened 30 June 2026

Background

Allow all pensioners the option of whether or not they attend jury service. After all the UK population is growing at a steady pace thus creating a larger pool of working age individuals to be called upon. Let pensioners enjoy their retirement.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

LewesJames MacCleary
3
Dorking and HorleyChris Coghlan
2
Dagenham and RainhamMargaret Mullane
1
DartfordJim Dickson
1
East Grinstead and UckfieldMims Davies
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
EastbourneJosh Babarinde
1
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
Eltham and ChislehurstClive Efford
1
Grantham and BourneGareth Davies
1
Mid BuckinghamshireGreg Smith
1
Middlesbrough and Thornaby EastAndy McDonald
1
North East HampshireAlex Brewer
1
Runcorn and HelsbySarah Pochin
1
StroudDr Simon Opher
1
Swindon SouthHeidi Alexander
1
TamworthSarah Edwards
1
WokinghamClive Jones
1
ChichesterJess Brown-Fuller
1
Alloa and GrangemouthBrian Leishman
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 770631.