Glossary · Chapter 5: Law and justice
nämndeman
Swedish word. In English: lay judge
A member of the public who takes part in judging in the district court together with the judge.
Facts about the word
- In the district court so-called lay judges judge together with the judge. Sverige i fokus s. 19
- The lay judges are to represent the public and provide transparency in the legal process. Sverige i fokus s. 19
- The lay judges are appointed by the political parties. Sverige i fokus s. 19
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Lay judges judge together with the judge and represent the public. It is the prosecutor who brings charges.
The word belongs to Chapter 5: Law and justice in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.