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Impact of jury service?

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    #31
    Yes it's true. There is also a feature whereby developers can (for a fee) clean up your shady background.

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      #32
      Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post
      If you are working in any capacity on any role which involves the legal system, you are excused jury service by default.

      Is your role working in such a position?
      That's not true any more.

      Barristers and Judges were excluded from jury service, but NuLab changed the rules.
      Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ here

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        #33
        A lawyer friend of mine told me that most people who turn up in a suit get rejected, don't know how true this is.
        Me, me, me...

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          #34
          Originally posted by deano View Post
          If you do/say/wear something deliberately designed to get you out of doing jury service, the judge can and will find you in contempt of court.

          It is akin to lying to the courts. Under oath it would be perjury, but it is most definitely treating the court with contempt.

          You would need independant [sic] evidence to back up your claim ...
          In my case it would be true. I do view judges and lawyers with contempt.

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