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"Is the defendant a Crystal Palace fan? If so, I don't need to hear anything - he's guilty."

Thanks for sharing. I wonder what happens if someone IS selected for a long trial but then says "I have something happening during that time that I can't miss", as the initial commitment to accept a date is based on the service lasting 10 days, give or take.

When you look at that list, you do wonder why there isn't a fifth category: Football supporters that have a big game coming up

Oh, I absolutely will, and understand the importance of doing so. A spring/summer call-up is just easier to work around - the boys can walk back from school as the weather will be more favourable and we can leave the doors open for the dog. Oh, and it won’t clash with the BIGGEST AWAY GAME...

What reason did you give for the deferral?

I've just read it again - you have to explain your reason(s) if you ask for another date.

I've just been called up. A bit of a pain in the arse, really, because the court is in Hove and I live in Findon. I do a lot of the school runs for my son and the lad next door. Being unavailable for 10 days (or possibly more) makes things awkward there. Crossing over with that is getting to...