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Bushel's Case: Jury's right to acquit based on conscience established

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A historical court ruling from 1670, known as Bushel's Case, established the principle of jury equity. This ruling affirmed a jury's right to acquit a defendant based on their conscience, even if it contradicted the judge's direction. The case originated from the trial of William Penn, who was charged under the Conventicle Act. Jurors in Penn's trial were initially punished for their acquittal but were later freed, solidifying their right to independent judgment. AI

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Bushel's Case: Jury's right to acquit based on conscience established

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Tim Parker ·

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    In the Grand Hall of London’s Central Criminal Court, ubiquitously known as the Old Bailey, lies a plaque commemorating the courage of the jury in the 1670 trial of William Penn. Penn – who would later found the US state of Pennsylvania – and his co-accused were Quakers, charged …

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