Judicial reform of Alexander II

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:politics
gptkbp:abolished arbitrary judicial practices
secret inquisitorial procedures
gptkbp:country gptkb:Russian_Empire
gptkbp:effect greater transparency in courts
increased legal rights for citizens
reduction of corruption in judiciary
gptkbp:followedBy further legal reforms in late 19th century
gptkbp:goal ensure equality before the law
establish rule of law
increase judicial independence
modernize Russian judicial system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Judicial reform of Alexander II
gptkbp:implementedIn gptkb:Alexander_II_of_Russia
gptkbp:introduced justices of the peace
trial by jury
professional bar association
public court proceedings
separation of judicial and administrative powers
gptkbp:notableFeature creation of independent courts
introduction of adversarial process
open court hearings
professionalization of judges
publication of court decisions
gptkbp:precededBy pre-reform Russian judicial system
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Great_Reforms
gptkbp:startDate 1864
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Romanov_dynasty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5