I've been called three times - first time at the Old Bailey, but was dismissed on the first day as the trials we had been panelled for collapsed. Then a further twice at the local Crown Court. Four weeks service in total. If there is a trial that is likely to last more than a fortnight, they do ask you whether you would be able to extend your service past two weeks. I never got one of those though.

For those that suggest that it might be more appropriate for a panel of judges or magistrates to decide on guilt, I think that a spell on Jury Service is worth doing so you can see how the Jury system works. Me, I'm all for it. Stats for me: Not Guilty x 3 (unanimous 2, majority 1), Guilty x 1 (majority), unable to reach a verdict x 1.