LAY JUDGES IN THE POLISH CRIMINAL COURTS - A LEGAL AND EMPIRICAL DESCRIPTION

• NCJ Number: 34874
• Journal: Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law Volume: 7 Issue: 198 Dated: (1975) Pages: 198-209
• Author(s): ANON
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 10 pages
• Corporate Author: Case Western Reserve University
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

OVERVIEW OF THE POLISH EXPERIENCE WITH LAY PARTICIPATION IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE THROUGH AN EXAMINATION OF THE USE OF LAY JUDGES.

Abstract

THE LEGAL ROLE OF LAY JUDGES IN POLAND IS OUTLINED. THE FAVORABLE SELF-CONCEPT OF THE LAYMEN IS COMPARED WITH THOSE PREVAILING WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. THE REAL FUNCTIONING OF LAY PARTICIPATION IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IS CONTRASTED WITH THE LEGAL MODEL.