A Call for an Apolitical Court

[Old Man Boiendl 1454]

 

A Call for an Apolitical Court

An Open Letter to the Judiciary

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7^th of The Deep Cold, 1764

 

To the beloved Justices of the Empire, 

 

I wish to begin with my most sincere appreciation of the work you have accomplished in the decades since the establishment of the Judiciary. There is no doubt in my mind that a fair and just judiciary has been established within the bounds of this Empire. The trial of Crown v. Karoly is a testament to such a statement. Despite certain elements seeking his guilt, the Court listened to the evidence and ruled in a manner that can only be described as just.  

 

But I pen to you with much distress in my mind for I believe with all the faculties that allow me to, that the legitimacy of the Judiciary and Rule of Law are at risk. 

 

It is the POLITICAL JUDGE who shall be our undoing. 

 

Political factions create a level of vested interest in the group which is impossible to ignore. Should a Justice become embroiled in political plots or schemes, should a single Justice rule in favor of their preferred faction despite the evidence, we lose the legitimacy of our beloved Institutions. 

 

It is the Justices who determine the legitimacy of our legislation should it be in doubt. I fear a Justice declaring an act constitutional or otherwise solely for the purpose of political clout. I fear a Justice bending the rule of law to fit the needs of his preferred faction.

 

Let it be known I have no doubt in the fairness and impartiality of our sitting Justices. 

 

Should a precedent and pledge of impartiality not be established now, then we risk future Justices degrading and undoing the legitimacy of our Empire.  

 

I beseech you then, pledge to the people of the Empire your impartiality. Pledge to the people of the Empire that you shall keep your nose above faction politics. That you shall not endorse certain candidates or factions. I beseech you to vote as it is our duty, but pledge to keep your decision private. 

 

Let it be known that should the Justices pledge this, we are forever in their graces. For they believe in the impartial rule of law and they believe in our blessed Institutions.

 

This is not a matter of politics, this is a matter of our future.

 

Ed H. Myre 

Everardian Secretary

[sergisala 3451]

"I agree. The Circuit Judges and the Supreme Court Justices should not be part of any political faction. Otherwise we have the risk of breaking their impartiality and their independence from the other public powers of the Imperial State" Edward would nod in approval