jury system

Illustration by Mike SparrowBy Peter Harris

An exploration of how the lay judge system to be implemented in 2009 will affect Japanese society

With the jury system due to be implemented in Japan in 2009, Terrie explores some of the criticism of and problems with the proposed system as well as wider reflections on business, justice and democracy. Plus, the usual must-read round up of Japanese business news. Read Terrie's Take Now