Defendants are expected to be allowed to wear neckties and open-back slippers in courtrooms under Japan's new lay judge system starting next May, and the change will be reflected in mock tribunals starting Tuesday in Tokyo. The new rule is aimed at improving the appearance of defendants so they do not leave a negative impression or prejudice the lay judges. Under current rules, defendants are typically dressed in sports wear and sandals in order to prevent them from committing suicide or escaping.
July 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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Defendants are expected to be allowed to wear neckties and open-back slippers in courtrooms under Japan’s new lay judge system starting next May, and the change will be reflected in mock tribunals starting Tuesday at the Tokyo District Court to prepare for the system, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The new rule is aimed at improving the appearance of defendants so they do not leave a negative impression or prejudice the lay judges.
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