Petition Increase the allowances claimable by jurors

Increase the allowances claimable by jurors for income lost as a result of jury service. Jury service is an essential and important part of life in a democracy, but compensation rates for jurors who are self employed or who's employer does not cover their lost wages have not increased since 2010.

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Rates are now only slightly higher than minimum wage. Someone earning the median UK salary looses at least £360 from their take-home pay for 2 weeks of service IF they are called to serve each day. They loose more if they are stood down. Someone earning £45,000 looses more than £700, or 25%, of their monthly net income.

Jurers should not be asked to subsidise justice.

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Date closed 23 March 2023
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