Lay judge system starts in Japan amid lingering concerns

Lay judge system starts in Japan amid lingering concerns

TOKYO, Japan - Justice Minister Eisuke Mori speaks about the just-launched lay judge trial system at a news conference in Tokyo on May 21 with a promotional poster next to him. A law to introduce the lay judge system, which enables ordinary citizens to try criminal cases, took effect the same day. (Kyodo)

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