Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice

Abolish compulsory jury service

Closed 44 signatures

What the petition asks

I advocate for abolishing compulsory jury service due to its potential impact on individuals' lives, causing disruptions, financial strain, and therefore potentially compromising the fairness of trials.
We believe compelling individuals without their explicit consent infringes on their rights. The obligation to serve on a jury is imposed without voluntary agreement, disrupting personal and professional lives. We consider that this lack of consent challenges the democratic principle that citizens should have a say in the responsibilities imposed on them. If jurors are grappling with anger, stress, or personal concerns such as lack of childcare or financial hardship, it could impact their ability to make unbiased decisions.

Timeline

21 Dec 2023 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 44
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 21 Dec 2023
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.