Question follow-through · 23824

Juries: Allowances

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the allowances permitted for those undertaking jury duty for (a) loss of earnings, (b) cost of any care or childcare, (c) food and drink and (d) travel and pa

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Answering body
Ministry of Justice
Tabled
14 Jan 2025
Target answer date
17 Jan 2025
Answer
17 Jan 2025 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 14 Jan 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the allowances permitted for those undertaking jury duty for (a) loss of earnings, (b) cost of any care or childcare, (c) food and drink and (d) travel and pa

  2. 17 Jan 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Jan 2025

    Answer published

    Jury service is an important civic duty, and we want to help jurors feel supported as they undertake this important job. The support provided to jurors includes measures to assist those who may suffer financial hardship. People who are not paid by their e...

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