Judges on jury service

what were lord woolfs points about judges on jury service

• they serve as part of their duty as a private citizen

• excusal from service is only granted in extreme circumstances

• a judge should defer service if they have judicial commitments

what does lord woolf believe a judge should do if they know the presiding judge or someone else in the case

raise this if they believe it would interfere with their resposibilities

what does lord woolf believe is a matter of discretion

whether a judge sitting as a juror discloses the fact they’re a judge to other jurors

should judge jurors correct guidance

no they must follow directions given by the trial judge