William F. Buckley Jr. For other people with a similar name, see William F. Buckley (disambiguation). William Frank Buckley Jr. (born William Francis Buckley; November 24, 1925 â February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator.
We recommend that waivers of jury trial be conspicuous and, to avoid unconscionability and other defenses, that lender or lessor representatives inquire as to whether the borrower or lessee is represented by counsel and has experience in dealing with commercial transactions.
It also set out how people would only be excused from jury duty in âexceptional circumstancesâ. Under the new proposals, pensioners aged between 70 and 75 who are summoned on jury service would be expected to serve. However, law still allows some people to be excused when they can shown there is good reason why they are unable to take part. Jury service normally lasts 10 working days but can be longer. Failing to turn up for a confirmed jury service can carry a Â£1,000 fine. There are two million Britons in the 70 to 75 age group.