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Jury service and standing for office at 18

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Serving on a jury is an important public duty that helps the justice system work fairly. People whose names are on the electoral register and who are aged between 18 and 70 can be asked to do jury service. This is one of several reasons it is useful to be registered to vote, and the minimum age for jury service is 18.

Taking part in public life is also possible from the age of 18. Most citizens aged 18 or over can stand for election to public office, for example as a local councillor or an MP, although some people, such as serving members of the armed forces, cannot. For the test, remember that jury service runs from 18 up to 70, and that most people can also stand for office from the age of 18.

Memory tip: Jury service from 18 (up to 70); you can usually stand for office from 18 too.

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What is the minimum age for doing jury service?

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Jury service and standing for office at 18: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. What is the minimum age for doing jury service?

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    Correct answer: 18

    People aged 18 to 70 on the electoral register can be asked to do jury service.

  2. 2. From what age can most people stand for election as a local councillor or MP?

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    Correct answer: 18

    Most citizens aged 18 or over can stand for public office.

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