Jury Vetting in the Seventeenth Century Juries are generally believed to be the collective voice of free-born Englishmen, but in the aftermath of Civil War the system was at the centre of debate about the effective governance of England. Stephen Roberts | Published in History Today Volume 32 Issue 2 February 1982 The commemorative medal struck after the acquital of John Lilburne. The head is surrounded by the words 'John Lilborne [sic] saved by the power of the Lord and the integrity of his Jury'. The reverse records the names of the jurors. Image: Mike Ringo/Wiki Commons. To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Popular articles Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget? Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick