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2 years ago in Philosophy , Philosophy & Ethics By Neethi
What are the key philosophical arguments for and against jury nullification as a legitimate part of a justice system?
In my political philosophy seminar, we're debating the tension between rule of law and popular sovereignty. Jury nullification—where a jury returns a 'not guilty' verdict because they believe the law itself is unjust or unjustly applied—seems to embody this. What are the philosophical justifications (e.g., as a check on state power, an expression of civic conscience, a form of democratic equity) and the major criticisms (undermines legal predictability, leads to bias and inequality, usurps legislative role)? Where do thinkers like Lysander Spooner or modern legal philosophers stand?
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