Alexander II Judicial Reforms Flashcards
1
Q
What types of courts did AII introduce?
A
Volost courts = rural courts elected by peasants
2
Q
How did AII reduce bribery of judges?
A
- increased judges’ pay
3
Q
What body did AII introduce to the courts?
A
Juries
4
Q
Why did open courts negatively affect the tsar?
A
Lawyers used as platform to criticise regime - famous trials undermine authority
