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Masahiro HIEDA is a Professor at the School of Law, specializing in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Judicial Reforms. His research focuses on the impact of Japan's saiban-in (lay judge) system on trial practices, emphasizing procedural efficiency, direct examination of witnesses, and the application of these reforms to broader criminal justice contexts. He also contributes to education through graduate and undergraduate courses in legal ethics, evidence law, and litigation.
- Affiliation: School of Law, Graduate School of Law
- Academic Rank: Professor
Research Interests: HIEDA's work centers on the evolution of criminal trials post-saiban-in system implementation, analyzing procedural rigor, evidence prioritization, and courtroom dynamics. His studies bridge theoretical criminal law with practical judicial reforms, particularly addressing the standardization of trial efficiency and ethical legal practices.
Publications: His research includes analyses of the saiban-in system's influence on evidence handling and courtroom procedures, advocating for systemic reforms rooted in empirical trial observations. The 2017 project summarizes these findings and proposes future directions for Japanese criminal justice.
Teaching: He instructs courses such as Advanced Criminal Procedure, Criminal Evidence Law, and Legal Ethics, emphasizing hands-on litigation training and procedural rigor.
