Many countries use a jury system. Some are very different and some are very similar. Some countries do not have a jury system. Some countries have a jury system, but do not use it. Others have jury systems, but they are different from what we are familiar with here in the United States. Germany is one of the countries that does not have a jury system. Instead, they use judges. Judges determine whether you are guilty or not guilty and pass sentences. Citizens sit with the judges, but have no say in the verdict. The number of judges in a case depends on the case being presented. Mexico gives people the right to a jury trial, but it is not normally used. Judicial protection is provided by the Amparo Act. Allows a person convicted in a local judge's court to appeal to a federal judge. Judges hear cases and issue verdicts. Until recently, Mexico had a problem with judicial corruption. They have put measurements in place to prevent this from happening. Mexico is currently developing a plan to allow jurors to hear cases presented in court. Jurors will be able to hear the facts and see the evidence instead of just the judges. Japan has updated its jury system. Since 2008 they have ensured that 6 jurors and 3 judges work together to establish the facts in serious cases. Together they will determine guilt and sentencing. They will decide by majority, but there must be at least one judge who votes with the majority. Unlike U.S. jury systems, Japanese jurors can discuss facts with each other during the trial. In the United States, jurors are not allowed to discuss the facts until they go into recess. Japan says this agreement will speed up the process. In 2008 South Korea will decide... middle of paper... interest, then they will not be chosen. Jurors must have a majority of votes. In England, the jury system is like that of the United States. There are 12 jurors and they must have a majority of votes. To be a juror, you must be aged 18 to 70, registered to vote and have lived in the UK for at least five years from the age of 13. Jurors decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. . Grand juries are no longer in England. They were abolished in 1948. There are many different variations of jury and non-jury systems around the world. Most countries have some type of jury system established, but there are still some that do not use it. The United States and England have similar systems, but Germany and other countries are different. The jury system used in the United States and other countries is becoming increasingly popular. More and more countries are adopting similar systems.