Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 22533

Juries: Finance

Tabled: 7 January 2025
Answered: 13 January 2025

Question

Dr Allison Gardner

LabourStoke-on-Trent South

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that people carrying out jury duty do not experience financial hardship.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
Juries are a vital part of our criminal justice system and undertake an important civic duty. The support provided to jurors includes measures to assist those who may suffer financial hardship. People who are not paid by their employer whilst they are on ...

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