Petition · Ministry of Justice

Abolish compulsory jury service for those over state pension age

Open for signatures 24 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Timeline

30 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 24
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 30 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.