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Deakin

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Why do they need to know?
« on: Aug 22, 2019, 07:21:00 AM »
I've just received my annual voting register form from my local council just to confirm that its me living at this address.  No problem filling in online but I did notice that they want to know if there's anyone living here that's over 76.  I'm wondering why?  What difference does it make that I've reached this age? Why do they need to know? 
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Diasi

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Re: Why do they need to know?
« Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2019, 07:27:31 AM »
Because at age 76 you won't be selected for jury service as the court officials use the Electoral Register for the selection process.
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Michael Rolls

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Re: Why do they need to know?
« Reply #2 on: Aug 22, 2019, 07:28:27 AM »
I've just received my annual voting register form from my local council just to confirm that its me living at this address.  No problem filling in online but I did notice that they want to know if there's anyone living here that's over 76.  I'm wondering why?  What difference does it make that I've reached this age? Why do they need to know?
That's odd - filled in mine a few days ago and that question wasn't asked. Mind you,  I am in Scotland- where are you?
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Michael Rolls

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Re: Why do they need to know?
« Reply #3 on: Aug 22, 2019, 07:29:10 AM »
Ah - I am excused jury service already - 82 years old.
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Deakin

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Re: Why do they need to know?
« Reply #4 on: Aug 22, 2019, 07:33:16 AM »
Thanks Diasi!  And Mike I live in Lancashire
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