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Japan and Civil Jury Trials: The Convergence of Forces - Couverture rigide

Wilson, Matthew J; Fukurai, Hiroshi; Maruta, Takashi

 
9781783479184: Japan and Civil Jury Trials: The Convergence of Forces
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1783479183 ISBN 13 : 9781783479184
Editeur : Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

With effective solutions in both criminal and civil disputes at a premium, reformers have advanced varied forms of jury systems as a means of fostering positive political, economic, and social change. Many countries have recently integrated lay participation into their justice systems, and this book argues that the convergence of current forces makes this an ideal time for Japan to expand lay participation into its civil realm.

This book offers a detailed examination of the historical underpinnings of citizen participation in Japan's justice system, and analysis of new reforms related to Japan's adoption of its saibanin seido or quasi-jury 'lay judge system' for serious criminal trials in 2009. Its vivid and groundbreaking research includes an exploration of civil jury trials held in Okinawa after World War II, discussion of citizen participation and its potential impact on environmental civil lawsuits after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and lessons about jury trials based on the experience of the United States and the recent proliferation of citizen involvement in the justice system around the world.

This cutting-edge book project will fascinate legal scholars and students as well as practitioners, political activists, organizations, and policymakers who are interested in citizen participation in Japan and other countries around the world, as it addresses societal harms perpetrated by the government or other entities, judicial reforms, democratic movements, and global justice.

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À propos de l'auteur

Matthew J. Wilson, Dean and Professor of Law, University of Akron School of Law, US, Hiroshi Fukurai, Professor of Sociology & Legal Studies, University of California at Santa Cruz, US and Takashi Maruta, Professor of Law, Kwansei Gakuin University Law School, Japan

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Éditeur
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1783479183
ISBN 13 
9781783479184
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
200
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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