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Re: AWOL
As of Monday of this week I am on Jury service for the next 6 weeks or so!!
Due to the nature of the trial I am around every day this week bar Thursday when I’m back in court, as of Monday the 11th I will be sitting Mon – Fri everyday for the duration.
I will probably pop in on Saturdays so you won’t be getting rid of me completely 😆
DonRe: AWOL
Not a nice case either!!
Judge has already advised it will be challenging to say the least.
Don
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Trial all over slightly earlier than expected 😀
So I’m back in the house full time now!!
DonRe: AWOL
Can you give us the jury details now then?
I’m off ATM due to a stinking bl00dy cold, horrible. 🙁
K.
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Not blow by blow yet as there will another trial in connection with the one I have just sat on. The restrictions on the press reporting on this case will not be lifted either until after the next trial. The den of inequity is larger than we first thought.
All I can say is that the 40 indictments presented by the crown were for rapes and abuse of the worst kind imaginable. The defendant was found guilty of each and every one.
So hopefully there is some closure for the claimants.Hope you feel better soon 😀
Don
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Don, what sort of compensation/payment do you get for giving up your work time for jury service? just a matter of interest.
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If you are employed like myself then the business may continue to pay your salary. If the business is not able to pay while you are away then loss of earnings can be claimed through the court system. Up to 1.30pm is half a day pay, anything over 1.30pm is paid at a full day’s pay. Claims go in every two weeks.
On the form if agreed with employer you can return to work on the odd half days or if you are not required in court at all on a particular day.
For self employed then this article in the Guardian is a good guide.
In addition there is travel subsistence and a daily meal allowance. Most took packed lunch and claimed as the prices on site are not cheap!!
DonRe: AWOL
Spring holiday 😀
Off to sunny and very warm Marrakesh tomorrow morning for one week. Internet is very patchy in the Medina so may not be around.
Don
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