The judicial system of Belarus is ready to work with the institution of jury members

May 8, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. The judicial system of Belarus is ready to work with the institution of jurors. This opinion was expressed in a conversation with a BELTA correspondent by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Court, Nikolai Khamichenok, discussing the Address of the President of Belarus to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly. Courts, as one of the branches of power, do not remain aloof from the processes taking place in society. The President's Address on the prospects for the development of the general court system of Belarus mentioned the need to consider the possibility of establishing the institution of jurors in Belarus, the interlocutor recalled. In his opinion, the judicial system of Belarus is on the verge of establishing a jury trial. At the same time, for the new institution to work, an increase in the legal awareness and legal literacy of society is necessary, the chairman of the court believes. We must not forget that a jury trial is expensive justice, as jurors' work is compensated. A legislative framework for jury trials is needed. World practice has shown that this system has both positive and negative aspects. For example, in the Russian Federation, it is not uncommon for jury verdicts to be overturned, so one should not engage in blind copying, Nikolai Khamichenok believes. However, despite all the difficulties associated with the establishment of the institution of jurors, it is necessary, the interlocutor believes. "Thus, the court truly becomes a people's court," he said. -0-