National News New citizen judge system begins

フレームで見る  英文をプリントする  脚注をプリントする

A new system to allow citizens to participate in judging serious criminal cases began May 21 with the aim of reforming a trial process sometimes criticized for being too out of touch. The first trial attended by a panel of professional judges and lay judges is expected to be held in late July at the earliest. (Kyodo News)

裁判員制度がスタート

市民が刑事裁判に参加し、有罪・無罪や量刑を決める裁判員制度が5月21日から始まった。

Shukan ST: May 29, 2009

(C) All rights reserved