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Overview of the Saiban-in (Lay Judge) System

1. Reason for Introduction of the Saiban-in (Lay Judge) System

 By participating in trials, the perspectives and feelings of the people will also be reflected in the decisions rendered after trials.
 As a result, it is expected that the general public will become familiar with trials, and their understanding and trust in justice will deepen.
 It is also expected that all citizens will be linked by thinking about the surrounding society, and it will be the first step toward a better society.
 Systems in which citizens participate in trials are widely practiced in countries throughout the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy.
When the Saiban-in System was Introduced

 Criminal trials in certain serious cases, which were conducted only with professional judges before the introduction of the lay judge system, are now, in principle, conducted by 3 professional judges and 6 lay judges.

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