JURY SERVICE

I just got summoned for jury service; I'll be 32 weeks pregnant at the dates they want me in court. Not sure I'll manage - can I get out of it based on being pregnant?
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https://www.gov.uk/jury-service/delaying-or-being-excused-from-jury-service

I got called for December 2023 and wasn't able to get out of it due to pregnancy, however i never ended up having to go in as I didn't get picked thankfully. I had to call in every day to an answer machine to confirm if I was required or not, until the 3rd day and it said don't call back as I hadn't been selected. I'm in Scotland if it's different here.

@Fern thanks I've read this site but can't see anything about pregnancy.

My partner got summoned, but asked to delay due to my pregnancy and it was approved

I got out of it in my last pregnancy but it was mid COVID.. maybe lay it on thick 🤣

Quick update, I told them in ny response that I'd be in my 3rd timester and would need special allowance for frequent snacks, loo trips and time out for antenatal appointments. I got confirmation yesterday that I'm excused.

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