Lawmakers slog through lay judge system reviewRIVAL VERSIONS: The KMT said the DPP had sold out the public by opting for a system that would allow professionals to dominate the lay judge processBy Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNALawmakers yesterday continued to slog through a review of a draft “national judge act” that began on Monday afternoon, covering only one-third of the act, or 37 articles, by noon. Lawmakers in the main chamber of the Legislative Yuan in Taipei yesterday review draft bills, including those for a lay judges system, during yesterday’s meeting of an extraordinary session. As of press time last night, lawmakers were expected to review draft articles on lay judges obtaining days off from work, and on whether lay judges would have access to the dossier and evidence. The KMT’s version of the act is that of a moderated lay judge system, which was formulated after much discussion with experts and civic groups, Lin said. The KMT’s version, which would utilize a lay judge system and jury system simultaneously, shows the true spirit of reform, he said.

Source: Taipei Times July 21, 2020 15:56 UTC