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.
e
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