A MAN has been fined £400 after “refusing to perform the duties required of a juror” - including appearing to be sleeping through part of proceedings.
In a sentencing statement, Judge Young said that Higgins was fined for contempt based on “interference with the administration of the law”.Young detailed how Higgins “expressed displeasure” at being cited for jury duty in a telephone conversation the day before he was called to court, but that this was not regarded as contempt.When the group of jurors were asked if there were any issues that needed to be raised, the Judge explained: “You raised your hand and said that you did.
After the case was called, Higgins “appeared to be sleeping” while the indictment was being read to the jury.Humza Yousaf says pro-Palestine marches on Armistice Day should 'absolutely' go ahead “Your statement to the macer 'you will not get my attention at no point' is a clear indication that you were not willing to pay attention to the evidence during the trial, or otherwise engage with the trial,” Young said during sentencing.The judge explained that a juror is required to participate in the trial process, adding: “A juror who sits like a statue and does not give his attention is not carrying out the duties of a juror.
“The facts set out above comprise a deliberate and public attempt to evade your civic responsibility,” Young said.“If other people selected for jury service were to act this way in order to avoid jury duty, then the system would be undermined. We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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