Deaf jurors supported by BSL interpreter for first time

For the first time in England and Wales, deaf people have been able to fulfill their civic duty and serve on a jury, supported by British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters. This summer, Karen – a volunteer at charity DeafCOG in London – became the first deaf person to complete jury service with a BSL interpreter at Croydon Crown Court, deliberating over a racially aggravated harassment case.