As part of Juror Appreciation Week 5th–11th May 2025, this hybrid event will bring together researchers and policymakers to honour the role jurors play in the justice system and to explore how jurors can be provided with specialist support for their wellbeing.
Our expert panellists have firsthand experience of jury service, policy, and practice, and will share national and international perspectives on next steps for promoting the wellbeing of jurors. This panel discussion will raise awareness of the current landscape in relation to juror wellbeing, and the significant contributions and potential challenges faced by jurors in England and Wales. In particular, we welcome your reflections and together we will explore avenues for improving the juror experience.
Our panellists include:
- Dr Hannah Fawcett – Researcher into Juror Wellbeing
- Mark Farrant – CEO, Canadian Juries Commission
- Kate Nowlan – Strategic Advisor, CiC Wellbeing
- Joe Ahearne – former juror
Agenda: (Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Room 1.23)
4:00 – 4:30pm: Arrival and refreshments
4:30 – 4:45pm: Welcome and setting the scene on juror wellbeing – research and policy context (Dr Hannah Fawcett and Dr Matt Brooks)
4:45 – 5:20pm: Panel introductions and perspectives on juror wellbeing
5:20 – 5:30pm: Break
5:30 – 6:20pm: Panel discussion and questions to the panel
6:20 – 6:30pm: Event close
Location:
This is a hybrid session, which will be hosted in the Business School, Room 1.23 with the option for attendees to join online on Microsoft Teams:
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