And it’s not inherently corrupt. It can be used as a check against immoral law, or it can be used to refuse justice to just law. It’s entirely based on the case it’s used in.
But as of right now, this is the only check on their power. And it is an intentional check
You said intentional.
It’s entirely based on the case it’s used in
Perhaps, but if it’s ever used to support justice then it’s inevitable that it would also be used to undermine justice.
A jury’s role is to determine whether a defendant committed the acts of which they are charged.
Allowing a jury to determine whether the law ought to apply to a given defendant undermines the judicial system. Why bother having laws if you can simply convene a jury of citizens to determine an appropriate punishment?
I said inherent, not intentional.
And it’s not inherently corrupt. It can be used as a check against immoral law, or it can be used to refuse justice to just law. It’s entirely based on the case it’s used in.
You said intentional.
Perhaps, but if it’s ever used to support justice then it’s inevitable that it would also be used to undermine justice.
A jury’s role is to determine whether a defendant committed the acts of which they are charged.
Allowing a jury to determine whether the law ought to apply to a given defendant undermines the judicial system. Why bother having laws if you can simply convene a jury of citizens to determine an appropriate punishment?