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The Jury: Murder Trial – why some people are exempt from jury service, and how much they get paid

The Jury: Murder Trial on Channel 4 is THE series to watch this week, but why are some people exempt from jury service? Do they get paid?

The Channel 4 series, which airs over four consecutive nights from Monday, February 26, 2024, re-enacts a real life murder trial. While watching The Jury: Murder Trial, you may feel horrified as people’s prejudices and past experiences come into play. Full time teachers can also refuse, as can pilots, doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, vets, and chemists.

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