Written questions

Juries: Allowances

2026-06-24 · Ministry of Justice · 13266 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of jury service loss-of-earnings allowances in meeting the cost of living of jurors.

Answer

Jury service is an important civic duty, and the Government is committed to ensuring jurors feel supported throughout their service. All support for jurors is kept under review to ensure that it remains appropriate and accessible. Where jury service is li...