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Trial by jury is fundamental to our world leading justice system and serving as a juror is one of the most important civic duties that anyone can be asked to perform.<\/p>
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If an MP feels that it is inappropriate to serve in his own constituency, he or she should be allowed to serve elsewhere.<\/p>
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