Japan's Lay Judge System

question 18

Multiple Choice

Japan's Lay Judge System

• A) is a system whereby a judge may adjudicate a suit between Japanese citizens.
• B) is a system whereby a panel of randomly selected Japanese citizens rule on civil cases involving corporations.
• C) permits Japanese citizens who have not attained a law degree to become judges.
• D) is a reform that made all judgeships in Japan elected positions.
• E) allows major criminal cases to be heard by a panel consisting of professional judges and randomly chosen Japanese citizens.

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