Pilot jury program may be extended

Test aims to find best way to select juries for trials in Chinese courts

A pilot program for jurors in Chinese courtrooms may continue for an additional year.

Shen Deyong, vice-president of the Supreme People's Court, applauded the achievements of the pilot program, launched in 50 courts in 10 provincial regions, including Beijing, Hebei and Chongqing, in April 2015, but he also said that some problems need more time to be solved.