Essays about: "Lay judges"
Found 4 essays containing the words Lay judges.
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1. Performing impartiality: A qualitative socio-legal study on impartiality and emotional regulation in lay judges
University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionenAbstract : A fundamental principle for democracy and the rule of law is that the courts are independent and impartial, which extends to the conduct of judges and lay judges during the trial. In addition, there is the expectation of the courtroom being an unemotional setting, and seeing emotional displays in lay and professional judges could lead to a feeling of partiality in the audience. READ MORE
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2. Lay judges and the Swedish rule of law: A qualitative analysis of mixed panels’ argument construction in criminal court cases
University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionenAbstract : The purpose of the contemporary lay judge system is to represent society in court and provide insight as well as influence over the nation’s legal process, while still adhering to the legal guidelines of professional judges. However, against the backdrop of globalization of societies and the resulting political polarization, the question is whether the current lay judge system provides an adequate reflection of society within the legal system. READ MORE
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3. Feeling risky, might detain later: The impact of emotional information on risk assessment in remand proceedings.
University essay from Lunds universitet/KognitionsvetenskapAbstract : A fair judicial system assumes that judgments and decisions are made based on quality of evidence rather than extraneous factors. The evidence in criminal cases usually carries emotional content. Previous research shows that lay-people, such as juries, can be affected by emotional content when making legal decisions. READ MORE
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4. The (Un)Political Lay Judge System in Sweden - An Interview Study of Lay Judges’ Views on Their Roles and The Lay Judge System, from a Perspective of Politicization
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Lay judges are used in the Swedish courts to attain a democratic representation of judges, but the system has received criticism for giving weight to political affiliation in a role that ought to be unpolitical. The aim of this study is to investigate politicization of the laymen system through lay judges’ own perspectives of their roles, and their views of the structure of the lay judge system. READ MORE
