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Jury service is a duty for those aged 18-75 on the electoral register; juries have 12 members (15 in Scotland)

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easysingle choice

What age range applies to jury service in the UK?

16 to 65

18 to 75

21 to 70

18 to 65

Explanation

Citizens aged 18 to 75 who are on the electoral register can be called for jury service. They are randomly selected.

hardsingle choice

How many members are on a jury in Scotland?

6

12

15

18

Explanation

Scotland has 15 jury members, unlike England, Wales, and Northern Ireland which have 12. This is one of the differences in Scotland's separate legal system.

easysingle choice

How are people selected for jury service?

They volunteer

They are randomly selected from the electoral register

They are chosen by the judge

They apply through their local council

Explanation

Jurors are randomly selected from the electoral register. They do not volunteer, apply, or get chosen by judges. It is a legal duty to attend when summoned.