Comparing jurisdictions
Courtroom
In American courtrooms, we can see some traditional symbols: the flag and the eagle.
The lawyers are seated facing the judge and the witness.
You will observe that the judge is always alone and the witness in a box next to him.
A typist transcribes all that is said during the hearing. A court usher is also present.
Image n°1 : Courtroom, United States.
Dominique Lemarié. felt-tip pen, 36x42,5 cm.
© Dominique Lemarié
Image n°2 : A murder trial, Chicago, United States.
Noëlle Herrenschmidt. 2001. pencil and watercolour, 32x41 cm.
© Noëlle Herrenschmidt
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