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Symposium

The Supreme Court and the Push for Transparency in Lower Court Appointments in Japan

Author: Daniel H. Foote (University of Tokyo)

  • The Supreme Court and the Push for Transparency in Lower Court Appointments in Japan

    Symposium

    The Supreme Court and the Push for Transparency in Lower Court Appointments in Japan

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Abstract

An Article on the responsibility of the Japanese Supreme Court in the selection and appointment of lower court judges is presented. It highlights the articles from law professors which addresses the appointment of judges including Lawrence Repeta and J. Mark Ramseyer. It stresses the need to increase the transparency in the lower court appointment process.

Keywords: Judicial process, Justice administration -- Japan, Judicial independence -- Japan, Japan. Daishin'in

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Published on
2011-01-01