You Have Been Summoned: A Jury Service Experience

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a jury? This interactive workshop brings alive a unique opportunity to step inside a mock courtroom and experience the realities of jury service. Through a simulated mock jury experience, you'll explore a fictional criminal case, consider evidence and discover both the responsibilities and rewards of helping to deliver justice. Along the way, you'll gain insight into how juries work, aspects that influence decision making and a glimpse into the world of courtroom psychology.  

Most people know very little about jury service until they are summoned. Through an immersive courtroom experience, this event showcases what it is really like to serve on a jury in England and Wales, from the practical realities of the role, to weighing evidence and reaching decisions with others.

 Attendees will discover the responsibilities, challenges and rewards of jury service, while gaining insight into how jurors contribute to a fair and effective justice system. 

Matt Brooks, Senior Forensic Psychology Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University

Everyone aged 18+

Individuals with an interest in jury service and the criminal justice system

Tuesday 20th October at 17:30