Your role as a juror

A Welsh Language version is available here:    • Eich rôl fel rheithiwr (Your role as ...  

And a British Sign Language versions is available here:    • Your Role as a Juror - BSL (British S...  

Shortcut guide
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Your responsibilities
03:19 The courtroom
04:36 The jury
06:25 The trial
10:16 The verdict

You can also listen to our podcast on jury service: https://insidehmcts.blog.gov.uk/2025/...

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