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在没有直接触及法律利益的情况下，应诉讼双方任何一方或自愿向法院对该案件相关法律争议提供信息和知识的专业人士或团体。

DEFINITION

Noun

A professional or group who, at the request of either party in litigation or voluntarily, provides information or expertise to the court on legal disputes related to the case, in the absence of direct legal interests.

由来
  • 英语 “Friend of the Court” 的意译。原词为拉丁文 “amicus curiae”。
  • “法庭之友” 制度最初源于罗马法，后被英美习惯法（Common Law）所继承，在美国的司法体系下发展为一项颇具特色的法律制度。
  • 在该制度下，案件当事人以外的第三方可通过 “法庭之友” 的身份向法院提供法庭不知情的相关信息和意见，进而协助案件的审理过程，让法院更公正地做出裁决。
  • 法庭之友扮演着提供建议的角色，但法院不一定会采纳他们的建议。
  • 法庭之友介入诉讼的方式有两种:
  1. 递交法庭之友书状，在书状中详细载明自己的主张以及理由;
  2. 直接参与法庭辩论、质证和交叉询问。
  • 2010 年，新加坡前首席大法官陈锡强宣布推出 “青年法庭之友” 计划。此计划是为了给年轻的律师机会，在新法律论点或涉及公共政策等重要课题上与法庭进行协作。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “法庭之友” is a paraphrase of the English term “Friend of the Court”, which originates from amicus curiae in Latin.
  • The amicus curiae system originated from Roman law and was later inherited in Common Law, which developed into a distinctive legal system under the United States judiciary system.
  • In this system, as an amicus curiae, a third party other than the parties of the case can provide the court with relevant information and opinions that it is unaware of, thus assisting the trial process and enabling the court to make a more just verdict.
  • The role of the amicus curiae is only advisory, and the court is not obligated to adopt their suggestions.
  • There are two ways for amicus curiae to intervene in litigation:
  1. Submit an amicus curiae brief that states one’s arguments and reasons in detail;
  2. Directly participate in court trials and cross-examinations.
  • In 2010, Singapore’s former Chief Justice, Chan Sek Keong, announced the launch of the Young Amicus Curiae scheme. The scheme aims to give young lawyers the opportunity to collaborate with the court on novel legal arguments or on public policy, alongside other important topics.
例句
"法庭之友" 义工的角色中立，在法庭上可以协助辩方或诉方，被告或证人，协助出庭者熟悉环境与司法程序，让他们知道自己的权利，必要时能要求休庭等。（《联合早报》，15/3/2020）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Amicus curiae volunteers play a neutral role. In court, they may assist the defense or prosecution, and also the defendant or the witness, helping the court attendees to familiarise themselves with the environment and judicial procedures. This allows them to know their rights, request for an adjournment if necessary and so on. (Lianhe Zaobao, 15/3/2020)
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