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1. 1. 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 institutionen

   Author : Madeleine Rundberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Lay judges; Rule of law; Legal pluralism; Public sentiments on justice; Argument construction; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : 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