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[naoooomis21]

By May 2009, Japan will introduce a new �jury system�, for the first time in Japan's history, in which ordinary citizens will take part in criminal proceedings as judge to help decide the outcomes of trials. A group of six citizen judges along with 3 professional judges will give judgment on a criminal case. There are several opinions to it. About 50 percent of people say that they don�t want to join in it, if it is possible. A problem is that whether people who are not familiar with the law really can judge a man. In my opinion, I don�t want to join in it because I�m afraid of deciding one�s life. What do you think about this? Do you think the system make Japan better?

[weiyao]

In the U.S, we have a similar jury system. Once in a while, we receive a juror summon. Upon receiving this summon, we need to go to the court to serve as a juror.